Arrangement of Sections
1. Evidence may be given of facts in issue and relevant facts.
2. Evidence in accordance with section 1 generally admissible.
3. Admissibility of evidence under other legislation .
5. Facts which are the occasion cause or effect or facts in issue.
6. Motive, preparation and previous or subsequent conduct.
7. Facts necessary to explain or introduce relevant facts.
8. Things said or done by conspirator in reference to common intention.
9. When facts not otherwise relevant become relevant.
10. Certain facts relevant in proceedings for damages.
11. Facts showing existence of state of mind, body or bodily feeling.
12. Facts bearing on question whether act was accidental or intentional.
13. Existence of course of business, when relevant.
14. Discretion to exclude improperly obtained evidence.
15. Matters court shall take into account under section 14.
17. Judicial notice of customs.
19. Relevant facts as to how matter alleged to be custom understood.
22. Admissions by persons whose position must be proved as against party to suit.
23. Admissions by person expressly referred to by party to suit.
24. Proof of admissions against persons making them, and by or on their behalf.
25. When oral admissions as to contents of documents are relevant.
26. Admissions in civil cases, when relevant.
27. Admissions not conclusive proof but may estop.
29. When confession is relevant.
30. Facts discovered in consequence of information given by defendant.
31. Confession otherwise relevant not to become irrelevant because of promise of secrecy, etc.
34. Weight to be attached to admissible statements.
35. Acts of possession and enjoyment of land may be evidence.
36. Evidence of scienter upon charge of receiving stolen property.
39. Statements by persons who cannot be called as witness.
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