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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 "wouldbe 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 theln occupies such position or is subject to sucl~liability. . . Illustration. , . A undei'takes to collectrents for B. ~ i B sue~ A for not collecting rent due from C to B. ' Itl: . A dcmes that rent was due from C to B. 'iV~J . A statcm,ent by C ~hat he oo,wedB ;'ent is an a~lmissiollJand is \ It. a relevant fact as agall1st A, If A demes that C dId owerent to B. . 20.. Statements made by persons to whom a party to the suit has expressly referred for informa- tion in reference to a matter in dispute are admissions. IUltstration. The question is, whether a horse sold by A to B is sound. A says 'to B-' Go and ask C, C knows all about it.' C's statemcnti:: an adllli~sioll. 1i