Affidavit and written address parties Flashcards

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Contents of affidavit

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  1. Heading of court
  2. Suit no
  3. Parties (between)
  4. Title of affidavit- eg affidavit in support of motion on notice
  5. Introduction- name and particulars of deponent
  6. Body- numbered in paragraphs: capacity, relationship with applicant, authority, facts of the case chronologically
  7. Attach exhibits (if need be)
  8. Oath clause
  9. Signature by deponent
  10. Attestation by commissioner of oaths
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Affidavit- introduction

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I, (name, adult, sex, religion, occupation of address) do hereby make oath and state the following:

NB it is the details of the deponent

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Affidavit body

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  1. (Capacity) eg That I am the managing director of the applicant NDIC
  2. (Relationship with applicant) That by virtue of my position I a conversant with the facts and circumstances of this suit and other related facts
  3. (Authority) That I have Authority of the applicant to depose to this affidavit
  4. (Facts chronologically and numbered) That the contract between the plaintiff and the 1st defendant/respondent is a personal contract for sale of goods
  5. That 1st defendant/respondent is still a going concern capable of assuming responsibilities for its contracts

Etc

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Affidavit exhibit

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That the certified copy of the contract between the plaintiff and the 1st defendant obtained are attached and marked as exhibit A

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Affidavit oath clause

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That I swear to this affidavit in good faith believing same to be true and correct to the best of my knowledge and in accordance with the oath act

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Affidavit signature

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—————

DEPONENT

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Affidavit Attestation by commissioner of oaths

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Sworn to the high court registry Lagos
This ——— day of —— 20-

                  BEFORE ME

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COMMISSIONER OF OATHS

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Written address content

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A. Heading of Court
B. Suit no 
C. Parties (between)
D. Title- 
WRITTEN ADDRESS IN SUPPORT OF MOTION ON NOTICE
E. Body 
  1. INTRODUCTION 
  2. BRIEF STATEMENT OF FACTS
  3. ISSUES FOR DETERMINATION 
  4. ARGUMENT
  5. CONCLUSION 

F. Dated this — day of — 20–

G. Details of applicants counsels and FOR SERVICE ON

H. LIST OF AUTHORITIES
JUDICIAL
STATUTORY

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