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Affidavit example

Here is an example of an affidavit. The finished version will have the relevant court name and names of those involved inserted etc as appropriate. The details of who the deponent is and the subject matter will of course vary with each affidavit.

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Filed on behalf of :

Initials & Surname of deponent:

Affidavit Number of deponent:

Date sworn:

In the              Court                                                                             Case no.

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FULL NAME OF APPLICANT/CLAIMANT [Applicant/claimant]

and

FULL NAME OF DEFENDANT/RESPONDENT [Defendant/respondent]

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AFFIDAVIT OF [Name of Deponent]

I , [Name of Deponent] of [address or work address if this is a professional or business matter] state on oath/[(or alternatively) do solemnly and sincerely affirm]:

1. I am the [claimant/defendant] in this action and make this affidavit (e.g.) in support of…

2. The facts and matters set out in this affidavit are,(e.g.) save where the contrary is stated , are within my knowledge and true.

3. On 1st……[...]

[SWORN] or [AFFIRMED] at [address where sworn]       |                                              Signature

this [day][month[year]                                                                      |


Before me [Signature of person before whom affidavit was sworn]

[Name of person before whom affidavit was sworn]

[Solicitor] or [Commissioner for Oaths]

[Address of person before whom affidavit was sworn]