Section 170 — Evidence Act 1995 (NSW)

(1) Evidence of a fact that is, because of a provision of this Act referred to in the Table, to be proved in relation to a document or thing may be given by a person permitted under section 171 to give such evidence.
Table
Provisions of this Act | Subject-matter
Section 48 | Proof of contents of documents
Sections 63, 64 and 65 | Hearsay exceptions for “first-hand” hearsay
Section 69 | Hearsay exception for business records
Section 70 | Hearsay exception for tags, labels and other writing
Section 71 | Hearsay exception for telecommunications
The provisions of Part 4.3 | Facilitation of proof
(2) Evidence may be given by affidavit or, if the evidence relates to a public document, by a written statement.

Related sections

• s 167 — Requests may be made about certain matters
• s 168 — Time limits for making certain requests
• s 169 — Failure or refusal to comply with requests
• s 171 — Persons who may give such evidence
• s 172 — Evidence based on knowledge, belief or information
• s 173 — Notification of other parties

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