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1The Evidence Act, 1872

( ACT NO. I OF 1872 )

Chapter II

ADMISSIONS

Admissions by persons whose position must be proved as against party to suit

19. Statements made by persons whose position or liability it is necessary to prove as against any party to the suit, are admissions, if such statements would be relevant as against such persons in relation to such position or liability in a suit brought by or against them, and if they are made whilst the person making them occupies such position or is subject to such liability.

 
 

Illustrations

 
 

A undertakes to collect rents for B.

 
 

B sues A for not collecting rent due from C to B.

 
 

A denies that rent was due from C to B.

 
 

A statement by C that he owed B rent is an admission, and is a relevant fact as against A, if A denies that C did owe rent to B.


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    Throughout this Act, except otherwise provided, the words "Bangladesh", "Government" and "Taka" were substituted, for the words "Pakistan", "Central Government" and "rupees" or "Rs." respectively by section 3 and 2nd Schedule of the Bangladesh Laws (Revision And Declaration) Act, 1973 (Act No. VIII of 1973).
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