Nigerian Evidence Act 2011

Section 6 - Motive, preparation and previous or subsequent conduct.

(1) Any fact is relevant which shows or constitutes a motive or preparation for any fact in issue or relevant fact.

(2) The conduct, whether previous or subsequent to any proceeding-

(a) of any part to any proceeding, or an agent to such party, in reference to such suit or proceeding or in reference to any fact in issue in it or a fact relevant to it ; and

(b) of any person an offence against whom is the subject of any proceeding, is relevant in such proceedings if such conduct influences or is influenced by any fact in issue or relevant fact.

(3) The word "conduct" in this section does not include statements, unless those statements accompany and explain acts other than statements, but this provision shall not affect the relevance of statements under any other section.

(4) When the conduct of any person is relevant, any statement made to him or in his presence and hearing which affects such conduct is relevant.

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