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The Evidence Act, 1872

Section 111Proof of good faith in transactions where one party is in relation of active confidence

In forcePart III PRODUCTION AND EFFECT OF EVIDENCEChapter VII OF THE BURDEN OF PROOF

Part III PRODUCTION AND EFFECT OF EVIDENCE

Chapter VII OF THE BURDEN OF PROOF

s. 111

111. Proof of good faith in transactions where one party is in relation of active confidence Where there is a question as to the good faith of a transaction between parties, one of whom stands to the other in a position of active confidence, the burden of proving the good faith of the transaction is on the party who is in a position of active confidence. Illustrations (a) The good faith of a sale by a client to an attorney is in question in a suit brought by the client. The burden of proving the good faith of the transaction is on the attorney. (b) The good faith of a sale by a son just come of age to a father is in question in a suit brought by the son. The burden of proving the good faith of the transaction is on the father.

End of s. 111.

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