Juruga

(167) Sections in THE EVIDENCE ACT

Application of Act

The Evidence Act applies to all judicial proceedings in Uganda's Supreme Court, Court of Appeal,...

Part 1: PART I-PRELIMINARY

Interpretation

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

Part 1: PART I-PRELIMINARY

Presumptions

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

Part 1: PART I-PRELIMINARY

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Admission defined

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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When confessions irrelevant

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

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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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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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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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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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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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