Section 11 Evidence Act 2011
Section 11 Evidence Act 2011 is titled ‘Facts showing existence of state of mind, body or bodily feeling‘. It is under Part II (RELEVANCY) of the Act. It states as follows:
(1) Facts showing the existence of –
(a) any state of mind such as intention, knowledge, good faith, negligence, rashness, ill – will or goodwill towards any particular person; or
(b) any state of body or bodily feeling, are relevant when the existence of any such state of mind or body or bodily feeling is in issue or relevant.
(2) A fact relevant as showing the existence of a relevant state of mind must show that the state of mind exists, not generally, but in reference to the particular matter in question.