Section 36. Opinion as to existence of right or custom when relevant. (EVIDENCE ENACTMENT OF THE SYARIAH COURT 1991

ENACTMENT NO. 2 OF 1991
EVIDENCE ENACTMENT OF THE SYARIAH COURT 1991

PART I - RELEVANCY
CHAPTER 2 - QARINAH
Opinion of Third Persons When Relevant

Section 36. Opinion as to existence of right or custom when relevant.

When the Court has to form an opinion as to the existence of any general custom (urf) or right, the opinion as to the existence of such custom (urf) or right of persons who would be likely to know of its existence, if it existed, are relevant.

Explanation - The expression "general custom (urf) or right" includes customs or right common to any considerable class of people.