Discuss how the Federal Rules of Evidence compare to the common law approach to lay witnesses offering opinions and the requirements under Federal Rule 701 that a lay witness must satisfy before offering an opinion.

What will be an ideal response?


Student responses should include that the Federal Rules modified the common law stance on this issue and should identify the three requirements listed under Federal Rule 701.

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