Section 177 of Evidence Act CAP 80: Proof and verification of copy
(1) A copy of an entry in a banker’s book shall not be received in evidence under section 176 of this Act unless it be first proved that—
(a) the book was, at the time of making the entry, one of the ordinary books of the bank; and
(b) the book is in the custody and control of the bank; and
(c) the entry was made in the usual and ordinary course of banking business; and
(d) the copy has been examined with the original entry, and is correct.
(2) Such proof may be given by an officer of the bank, or, in the case of the proof required under paragraph (d) of subsection (1), by the person who has performed the examination, and may be given either orally or by an affidavit sworn before a commissioner for oaths or a person authorised to take affidavits.
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