IEA Section 164 — Using, as evidence, of document production of which was refused on notice

Summary

If a party is told to produce a document and refuses to do so, that party cannot later use that document as evidence in the case unless the other party agrees or the court allows it.

Official Text

When a party refuses to produce a document which he has had notice to produce, he cannot afterwards use the document as evidence without the consent of the other party or the order of the Court.

Old <-> New Code Mapping

• BSA §167 — Using, as evidence, of document production of which was refused on notice