Section 95

Evidence as to document unmeaning in reference to existing facts.

The Indian Evidence Act, 1872

  • Act 1 of 1872
  • Ministry of Law and Justice
  • Legislative Department
All sections
    When language used in a document is plain in itself, but is unmeaning in reference to existing facts, evidence may be given to show that it was used in a peculiar sense.
     Illustration
     A sells to B, by deed, "my house in Calcutta".
     A had no house in Calcutta, but it appears that he had a house at Howrah, of which B had been in possession since the execution of the deed.
     These facts may be proved to show that the deed related to the house at Howrah.

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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