Bankers' Books Evidence Act 1879 (1879 c 11)

The Act standardises the legal processes related to the admissibility of bank records as evidence in civil and criminal proceedings. It authorises certified copies of entries in bankers' books, such as ledgers and account statements, to be admitted as prima facie evidence of transactions, thus eliminating the need to produce original documents. This streamlines litigation involving financial matters, reducing the burden on the courts and parties. The Act reflects the increasing complexity of financial transactions and the necessity to modernise evidence rules to accommodate banking practices.

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Bankers' Books Evidence Act 1879 (1879 c 11)

The Act standardises the legal processes related to the admissibility of bank records as evidence in civil and criminal proceedings. It authorises certified copies of entries in bankers' books, such as ledgers and account statements, to be admitted as prima facie evidence of transactions, thus eliminating the need to produce original documents. This streamlines litigation involving financial matters, reducing the burden on the courts and parties. The Act reflects the increasing complexity of financial transactions and the necessity to modernise evidence rules to accommodate banking practices.

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