Witness competence and disqualification

• Author: Thomas R. Eineman
• Pages: 85-96

WITNESS COMPETENCE,

DISQUALIFICATION

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CHAPTER 5

WITNESS COMPETENCE

AND DISQUALIFICATION

5.1 KNOWLEDGE

5.1.1 General Rules of Competency

5.1.2 Personal Knowledge

5.1.3 Lack of Knowledge

5.2 CHAPTER 90.804(2)(E), FLORIDA STATUTES

5.3 PERSONS DISQUALIFIED FROM TESTIFYING

5.3.1 Statutory Authority

5.3.2 Duty to Tell Truth

5.3.3 Child in Family Law Proceeding

5.3.3.1 Rule Precluding Child’s Presence

5.3.3.2 Policy Considerations

5.3.3.3 Testimony Without Oath

5.3.4 Calling Attorney as Witness

5.3.5 Calling Judge as Witness