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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 66: Rules as to notice to produce
- Section 150: Procedure of Court in case of question being asked without reasonable grounds
- Section 26: Confession by accused while in custody of police not to be proved against him
- Section 19: Admissions by persons whose position must be proved as against party to suit
- Section 48: Opinion as to existence of right or custom, when relevant
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