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Section 99 - Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Indian Evidence Act, 1872
99. Who may give evidence of agreement varying terms of document
Persons who are not parties to a document, or their representatives in interest, may give evidence of any facts tending to show a contemporaneous agreement varying the terms of the document.
Illustration
A and B make a contract in writing that B shall sell A certain cotton, to be paid for on delivery. At the same time they make an oral agreement that three months’ credit shall be given to A. This could not be shown as between A and B, but it might be shown by C, if it affected his interests.
Related Sections
- Section 164: Using, as evidence, of document production of which was refused on notice
- Section 108: Burden of proving that person is alive who has not been heard of for seven years
- Section 50: Opinion on relationship, when relevant
- Section 121: Judges and Magistrates
- Section 32: Cases in which statement of relevant fact by person who is dead or cannot be found, etc, is relevant
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