Section 20 Indian Evidence Act 1872
Section 20 Indian Evidence Act 1872
Section 20 of the Indian Evidence Act 1872 is about ‘Admissions by persons expressly referred to by party to suit’. It is under ‘ADMISSIONS’ of Chapter II of the Act. Chapter II is titled ‘OF THE RELEVANCY OF FACTS‘.
Admissions by persons expressly referred to by party to suit
Statements made by persons to whom a party to the suit has expressly referred for information in reference to a matter in dispute are admissions.
Illustration
The question is, whether a horse sold by A to B is sound.
A says to B –– “Go and ask C, C knows all about it.” C’s statement is an admission.
See also:
Section 19 Indian Evidence Act 1872 (Admissions by persons whose position must be proved as against party to suit)