EVIDENCE ACT (AS AMENDED BY THE EVIDENCE (AMENDMENT) ACT, 2023)

Section 11: Facts showing existence of state of mind, body or bodily feeling.

2023Section 11 of 263Federal Republic of Nigeria

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.

Cite this section

Section 11, EVIDENCE ACT (AS AMENDED BY THE EVIDENCE (AMENDMENT) ACT, 2023) (2023).

https://repo.podus.ai/laws/evidence-act-as-amended-by-the-evidence-amendment-act-2023/section/11/