19.
Admissions by persons whose position must be proved as against
party to suit.- Statements made by persons whose
position or liability, it is necessary to prove as against
any party to the suit, are admissions, if such statements
would be relevant as against such persons in relation to such
position or liability in a suit brought by or against them,
and if they are made whilst the person making them occupies
such position or is subject to such liability.
Illustration
A undertakes to collect rents for B.
B sues A for not collecting rent due from
C to B.
A denies that rent was due from C to B.
A statement by C that he owed B rent is
an admission, and is a relevant fact as against A, IS A denies
that C did owe rent to B.
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