Facilegis – Legal Forms and Templates

Form and contents of an application: Contents of affidavits

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.