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(167) Sections in THE EVIDENCE ACT
1
Application of Act
The Evidence Act applies to all judicial proceedings in Uganda's Supreme Court, Court of Appeal,...

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2
Interpretation
Learn the legal definitions of court, document, evidence, fact, and other crucial terms that affect...

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3
Presumptions
Understand how Uganda courts apply discretionary, mandatory, and conclusive presumptions under Section 3 of the...

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4
Evidence may be given of facts in issue and relevant facts
Explains that in any Ugandan court case, you can only present evidence about the main...

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5
Relevancy of facts forming part of same transaction
Understand how facts forming part of the same transaction are admissible as evidence in Ugandan...

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6
Facts which are the occasion, cause or effect of facts in issue, etc.
Learn when background facts (causes, effects) of main events are admissible in Ugandan courts. This...

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7
Facts showing motive or preparation; conduct influencing or influenced by a fact in issue or relevant fact
Learn when courts in Uganda consider facts showing motive, preparation, or conduct as relevant evidence,...

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8
Facts necessary to explain or introduce relevant facts
Learn how the Uganda Evidence Act allows facts that explain or introduce relevant facts, including...

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9
Things said or done by conspirator in reference to common design
Under Uganda's Evidence Act, statements or actions by one conspirator can be used as evidence...

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10
When facts not otherwise relevant become relevant
Under Uganda's Evidence Act, Section 10, otherwise irrelevant facts are admissible if they contradict or...

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11
In suit for damages, facts tending to enable court to determine amount are relevant
When you sue for damages, any fact that helps a Ugandan court determine fair compensation...

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12
Facts relevant when right or custom is in question
Learn which facts can be used as evidence to prove or disprove a right or...

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13
Facts showing existence of state of mind or of body or bodily feeling
Section 13 of Uganda's Evidence Act: facts showing intention, knowledge, good faith, negligence, or bodily...

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14
Facts bearing on question of whether act was accidental or intentional
In Uganda, when a court must decide if an act was accidental or intentional, evidence...

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15
Existence of course of business, when relevant
Understand Section 15 of Uganda's Evidence Act: if a dispute arises over an act, patterns...

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16
Admission defined
Understand Section 16 of Uganda's Evidence Act: an admission is any oral or documentary statement...

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17
Admission by party to proceeding or his or her agent; by party in representative character; by party interested in subject matter
Learn which statements by parties, agents, or interested persons are considered admissions in Ugandan courts...

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18
Admissions by persons whose position must be proved as against party to suit
Explains how statements by someone whose position or liability you must prove can be used...

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19
Admissions by persons expressly referred to by party to suit
Understand that statements from someone you directly asked about a disputed issue can be used...

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20
Proof of admissions against persons making them, and by or on their behalf
Explains that admissions are only provable against the person who made them, with limited exceptions...

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21
When oral admissions as to contents of documents are relevant
Explains when oral statements about a document's contents can be used as evidence in court...

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22
Admissions in civil cases, when relevant
Learn when an admission you make in a civil case can be kept out of...

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23
Confessions to police officers and power of Minister to make rules
This section protects accused persons by requiring confessions in police custody be witnessed by a...

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24
When confessions irrelevant
Section 24 of the Evidence Act explains when a confession becomes inadmissible due to violence,...

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25
Confession made after removal of impression caused by violence, etc.
Learn when a confession originally tainted by violence or threats becomes admissible in Ugandan courts...

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26
Confession otherwise relevant not to become irrelevant because of promise of secrecy, etc.
Learn how confessions remain admissible in Ugandan courts even if made under promise of secrecy,...

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27
Consideration of proved confession affecting person making it and others jointly under trial for same offence
Learn how a confession by one accused can be used against another in a joint...

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28
Admissions not conclusive proof, but may estop
Section 28 of Uganda's Evidence Act: Admissions are not conclusive proof but can create estoppel,...

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29
Information leading to discovery of facts
Explains when info from an accused person leading to discovered facts can be used as...

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