Affidavit in United Kingdom
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Definition of Affidavit
In accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Affidavit :
A sworn written statement used mainly to support certain applications and, in some circumstances, as evidence in court proceedings. The person who makes the affidavit must swear or *affirm that the contents are true before a person authorized to take oaths in respect of the particular kind of affidavit.
See also argumentative affidavit.
Affidavit Meaning
Affidavit in Scottish Law
A signed statement made on oath. Sometimes this can be used in court as evidence of what the witness says, without the witness having to come to court.
Definition of Affidavit
A written statement of evidence confirmed on oath or by affirmation to be the truth.
Concep of Affidavit in Procedural Law
In this context, a short definition of Affidavit may be the following: A written, sworn statement of evidence.
Affidavit swear fee in the Context of Mortgages
Charged when a mortgage lender is required to swear an affidavit (written legal statement) to a solicitor in connection with mortgage arrears.
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- Article Name: Affidavit
- Author: MacCallum
- Description: Definition of Affidavit In accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Affidavit : A sworn [...]
This entry was last updated: May 8, 2017
