Lack of Personal Knowledge

Learn about the definition for this legal term.

What is Lack of Personal Knowledge?

A witness may testify to a matter only if evidence is introduced to show that the witness has personal knowledge of the matter. That may include the witness's own testimony establishing personal knowledge.

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