Singapore legislation

Section 51

of Evidence Act 1893

Section 51

Opinion as to usages, tenets, etc., when relevant

When the court has to form an opinion as to —

(a)

the usages and tenets of any body of men or family;

(b)

the constitution and government of any religious or charitable foundation; or

(c)

the meaning of words or terms used in particular districts or by particular classes of people,the opinions of persons having special means of knowledge thereon are relevant facts.

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