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Evidence Act 2001
78Exception: lay opinion
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78 Exception: lay opinion
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.