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Evidence Act 1893 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 1 · Relevancy of Facts
42. Previous judgments relevant to bar a second suit or trial
Feedback & supportThe 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 the court ought to take cognizance of the suit or to hold the trial.
court
Defined · s 3
“court” includes all Judges and Magistrates and, except arbitrators, all persons legally authorised to take evidence;