Evidence Act · s 19

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s 19Admissions by persons whose position must be proved as against party to suit

Statements made by persons whose position or liability it is necessary to prove as against any party to the suit are admissions if —

(a)

such statements would be relevant as against such persons in relation to such position or liability in a suit brought by or against them; and

(b)

they are made whilst the person making them occupies such position or is subject to such liability.

Illustrations

A undertakes to collect rents for B.

B sues A for not collecting rent due from C to B.

A denies that rent was due from C to B.

A statement by C that he owed B rent is an admission and is a relevant fact as against A if A denies that C did owe rent to B.