What is the test for lay opinion testimony in a motor vehicle accident case?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. McAlpin, 283 Cal.Rptr. 382, 53 Cal.3d 1289, 812 P.2d 563 (Cal. 1991):
[53 Cal.3d 1307] The cases allowing lay opinion testimony uniformly note that it was based on the witness's personal observation. Thus in Jordan v. Great Western Motorways (1931) 213 Cal. 606, 612, 2 P.2d 786, this court reasoned: "Over objection of counsel, plaintiff was allowed to testify as to the speed of the bus and [her driver's] automobile. We find no error in the trial court's ruling. A person having the opportunity
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