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Evidence Act 2008

80Ultimate issue and common knowledge rules abolished

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80 Ultimate issue and common knowledge rules abolished Evidence of an opinion is not inadmissible only because it is about— (a) a fact in issue or an ultimate issue; or (b) a matter of common knowledge. Part 3.4—Admissions Note Admission is defined in the Dictionary.

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