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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 85C: Presumption as to Digital Signature Certificates
- Section 161: Right of adverse party as to writing used to refresh memory
- Section 81: Presumption as to Gazettes, newspapers, private Acts of Parliament and other documents
- Section 81A: Presumption as to Gazettes in electronic forms
- Section 123: Evidence as to affairs of State
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