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Section
Evidence.
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34. Weight to be attached to evidence
35. Proof of instrument to validity of which attestation is necessary
36. Presumptions as to documents twenty years old
37. Power to order proof of specified facts by affidavit with or without attendance of deponent
38. Interpretation and savings
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PART III.-DEPOSITIONS.
39. Admissibility in evidence in criminal proceedings of deposition of person dead, etc.
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40. Prima facie proof of examination having been duly taken
41. Objection that deposition tendered was not signed by magistrate
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42. Power to take deposition of person dangerously ill etc., and admissibility thereof
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PART IV. COMMISSIONS TO TAKE EVIDENCE.
43. Examination of witnesses in the Colony in relation to action pending before British court
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44. Examination of witnesses in the Colony in relation to proceedings pending in foreign country
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45. Effect of certificate of ambassador, etc., as evidence in support of application
46. Examination of witness under ss. 43 and 44
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PART V.-OATHS, AFFIRMATIONS, ETC.
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48. Powers of Legislative Council as to examination of witnesses
49. Normal manner of administration of oaths
50. Swearing with uplifted hand
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52. Oath not affected by absence of religious belief
Affirmation in lieu of oath
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53. Interpretation of oaths and affirmations
PART VI.-MISCELLANEOUS.
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54. Impounding of forged document admitted in evidence
55. Admissibility of certain medical notes and reports
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56. Observations and evidence of accused person before magistrate to be taken down and to be admissible at trial
57. Warrant or order to bring up prisoner to give evidence
58. Saving as to 7 Will. 4 and 1 Vict. c. 26
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