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EVIDENCE ACT 1995 - SECT 78

Exception: lay opinions

    The opinion rule does not apply to evidence of an opinion expressed by a person if:

  (a)   the opinion is based on what the person saw, heard or otherwise perceived about a matter or event; and

  (b)   evidence of the opinion is necessary to obtain an adequate account or understanding of the person's perception of the matter or event.



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