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The Evidence Act, 1872

Section 40Previous judgments relevant to bar a second suit or trial

In forcePart I RELEVANCY OF FACTSChapter II JUDGMENTS OF COURTS OF JUSTICE WHEN RELEVANT

Part I RELEVANCY OF FACTS

Chapter II JUDGMENTS OF COURTS OF JUSTICE WHEN RELEVANT

s. 40

40. Previous judgments relevant to bar a second suit or trial The existence of any judgment, order or decree which by law prevents any Court from taking cognizance of a suit or holding a trial, is a relevant fact when the question is whether such Court ought to take cognizance of such suit or to hold such trial.

End of s. 40.

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