Indian Evidence Act
IEA 95 is now BSA 98.
Evidence as to document in unmeaning reference to existing facts
Carried over
90% of the old wording kept
Old · IEA 1872 · Ch. VI
s. 95
Evidence as to document in unmeaning reference to existing facts
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". OF THE EXCLUSION OF ORAL BY DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE 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.
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New · BSA 2023 · Ch. VI
s. 98
Evidence as to document unmeaning in reference to existing facts.
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 Kolkata”. A had no house in Kolkata, 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.
Text from India Code