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Evidence Act 2008

78Exception—lay opinions

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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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