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Part IV · Trial

25. Proof of documents unnecessary unless it is impeached

Official English translation. Where it differs from the Sinhala or Tamil text, the Act itself says which text prevails.

(1)

It shall not be necessary to adduce proof of any document tendered to a Small Claims Court or discovered under the provisions of this Act, unless the genuineness of such document is impeached by the opposing party with valid reasons stated therefor according to law.

(2)

In the event that the Small Claims Court, after evidence is led as to the proof of the document, accepts the document, the party who impeached the document shall be liable to pay incurred costs of proving such document, in addition to taxed costs.

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