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Evidence Act · s 40

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s 40Previous judgments relevant to bar a second suit or trial

The existence of any judgment, order or decree which by law prevents any court from taking cognisance of a suit or holding a trial is a relevant fact when the question is whether such court ought to take cognisance of such suit or to hold such trial.

Relevancy of certain judgments in probate etc. jurisdiction.