s 31 Presumption as to intent of parties
For the purpose of rectifying a contract in writing, the court must be satisfied that all the parties thereto intended to make an equitable and conscientious agreement.
Specific Relief Act 1950 s 31
Specific Relief Act 1950 s 31
Malay text (authoritative)
Anggapan tentang niat pihak
Bagi maksud membetulkan sesuatu kontrak bertulis, mahkamah mesti berpuas hati bahawa semua pihak kepada kontrak itu berniat untuk membuat suatu perjanjian yang adil dan teliti.
Text as at 1 January 2006 (LOM reprint); amendments made after that date may not be incorporated.
Source: Laws of Malaysia, Attorney General's Chambers of Malaysia (lom.agc.gov.my). Not a copy of the Gazette printed by the Government Printer (Interpretation Acts 1948 and 1967, s 61).
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