Introduction and Explanatory Notes, Pulings of
the Courts, and Index.

CALCUTTA:

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MAR 2 1909

DEDICATION.

THIS work is respectfully dedicated to Prossunno Kumar Bose, Esq., M.A., B.L., as a testimony of the author's most affectionate regard inspired by his many sterling qualities, and also in acknowledgment of valuable assistance in the compilation of this work, by his ever grateful and admiring pupil

KRISHNAGHUR,

The 21st December 1896..

THE AUTHOR.

CONTENTS.

PREAMBLE.

PART I.

RELEVANCY OF FACTS.

CHAPTER I.

Preliminary.

SECTION.

1. Short-title.

Extent.

Commencement of Act.

2. Repeal of enactments.

3. Interpretation-clause.

4. "May presume."

"Shall presume."

"Conclusive proof."

CHAPTER II.

Of the Relevancy of Facts.

5. Evidence may be given of facts in issue and relevant facts.

6. Relevancy of facts forming part of same transaction.

7. Facts which are occasion, cause or effect of facts in issue.
8. Motive, preparation and previous or subsequent conduct.
9. Facts necessary to explain or introduce relevant facts.

10. Things said or done by conspirator in reference to common

design.

11. Facts, inconsistent with relevant facts, are relevant.

12. In suits for damages facts tending to enable Court to de-

termine amount are relevant.

13. Facts relevant when right or custom is in question.

14. Facts showing existence of state of mind, or of body or

bodily feeling.

15. Facts bearing on question whether act was accidental or inten-

tional.

16. Existence of course of business when relevant.