Contents of affidavits
All the mentioned affidavits should contain the following:
- The case heading.
- The title of the document, e.g.
“FOUNDING AFFIDAVIT OF JOE SOAP”
“APPLICANT’S FOUNDING AFFIDAVIT”
“REPLYING AFFIDAVIT OF JANE DOE”
“RESPONDENT’S OPPOSING AFFIDAVIT”, etc.
- The commencement, e.g. “I, Joe Soap, state under oath:” or “I, Jane Doe, do solemnly and sincerely affirm:”.
- The address and occupation of the deponent together with such additional detail as may be relevant, e.g. the deponent is the Applicant or Respondent in the matter.
- A statement that the deponent has personal knowledge of the facts deposed to in the affidavit.
- Where reference is made to documentary evidence relevant copies thereof must be attached as annexes.
- The deponent’s account of the relevant facts and events. Only admissible evidence is allowed.
- The deponent’s signature.
- An attestation clause duly completed by the commissioner of oaths before whom the affidavit was sworn or affirmed.