In most claims for fraud — whether it be intentional misrepresentation or negligent misrepresentation — a party claiming the fraud must prove that the other party intentionally or unintentionally provided false, factual information that was material. Statements of opinions are usually not actionable for fraud. When the car salesmen tells you that a particular vehicle…
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Lay Witness Testimony, Personal Knowledge
Unless someone is qualified as an expert witness in Missouri, witnesses may not ordinarily offer opinions at trial; instead, they usually testify about facts within his or her “personal knowledge.” State v. Sanders, 842 S.W.2d 916, 919 (Mo. Ct. App. 1992). In other words, lay witnesses are permitted to testify as to “perceptible facts” regarding the event(s)…