Nigerian Evidence Act 2011

Section 11 - Facts showing existence of state of mind, body or bodily feeling.

(1) Facts showing the existence of-

(a) any state of mind such as intention, knowledge, good faith, negligence, rashness, ill-will or goodwill towards any particular person; or

(b) any state of body or bodily feeling are relevant when the existence of any such state of mind or body or bodily feeling is in issue or relevant.

(2) A fact relevant as showing the existence of a relevant state of mind must show that the state of mind exists, not generally, but in reference to the particular matter in question.

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