Need for personal knowledge--Exception for expert opinion

A witness may testify to a matter only if evidence is introduced sufficient to support a finding that the witness has personal knowledge of the matter. Evidence to prove personal knowledge may consist of the witness's own testimony. This rule does not apply to a witness's expert testimony under § 19-19-703 . Source: SL 1979, ch 358 (Supreme Court Rule 78-2, Rule 602); SDCL § 19-14-2 ; SL 2016, ch 239 (Supreme Court Rule 15-36 ), eff. Jan. 1, 2016.