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Section 97 - Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Indian Evidence Act, 1872
97. Evidence as to application of language to one of two sets of facts, to neither of which the whole correctly applies
When the language used applies partly to one set of existing facts, and partly to another set of existing facts, but the whole of it does not apply correctly to either, evidence may be given to show to which of the two it was meant to apply.
Illustration
A agrees to sell to B "my land at X in the occupation of Y". A has land at X, but not in the occupation of Y and he has land in the occupation of Y but it is not at X. Evidence may be given of facts showing which he meant to sell.
Related Sections
- Section 68: Proof of execution of document required by law to be attested
- Section 122: Communications during marriage
- Section 160: Testimony to facts stated in document mentioned in section 159
- Section 158: What matters may be proved in connection with proved statement relevant under section 32 or 33
- Section 18: Admission-by party to proceeding or his agent
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