Affidavit and written address parties Flashcards
Contents of affidavit
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- Heading of court
- Suit no
- Parties (between)
- Title of affidavit- eg affidavit in support of motion on notice
- Introduction- name and particulars of deponent
- Body- numbered in paragraphs: capacity, relationship with applicant, authority, facts of the case chronologically
- Attach exhibits (if need be)
- Oath clause
- Signature by deponent
- Attestation by commissioner of oaths
Affidavit- introduction
I, (name, adult, sex, religion, occupation of address) do hereby make oath and state the following:
NB it is the details of the deponent
Affidavit body
- (Capacity) eg That I am the managing director of the applicant NDIC
- (Relationship with applicant) That by virtue of my position I a conversant with the facts and circumstances of this suit and other related facts
- (Authority) That I have Authority of the applicant to depose to this affidavit
- (Facts chronologically and numbered) That the contract between the plaintiff and the 1st defendant/respondent is a personal contract for sale of goods
- That 1st defendant/respondent is still a going concern capable of assuming responsibilities for its contracts
Etc
Affidavit exhibit
That the certified copy of the contract between the plaintiff and the 1st defendant obtained are attached and marked as exhibit A
Affidavit oath clause
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
Affidavit signature
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DEPONENT
Affidavit Attestation by commissioner of oaths
Sworn to the high court registry Lagos
This ——— day of —— 20-
BEFORE ME
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COMMISSIONER OF OATHS
Written address content
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