Code of Organization and Civil Procedure (Cap. 12), article 563A

563A. (1) Where a person is called as a witness, his opinion on any relevant matter on which he is qualified to give expert evi dence shall be admissible in evidence only if, in the opinion of the court, he is suitably qualified in the relevant matter. ( 2 ) W h e r e a p e r s o n i s c a l l e d a s a w i t n e s s , a s t a t e m e n t o f opinion by him on any relevant matter on which he is not qualif ied to give expert evidence, if made as a way of conveying relevant facts personally perceived by him, is admissible as evidence of what he perceived. (3) The opinion given by any person according to the provisions of this article shall be without prejudice to the 166 CAP. 12.] CODE OF ORGANIZATION AND CIVIL PROCEDURE provisions of article 681 and to the court’s power to appoint a referee according to the p rovisions of article 646. Evidence of foreign law. Added by: XXIV .1995.217.