Galvez, Mark Christian R.
CDI 3 MWF 6:30- 7:30 Pm
JUDICIAL AFFIDAVIT
1.PURPOSE a) As a means of presenting the
testimony of a witness or a
party in a court case
b) Primarily used in lieu of
traditional in-court
testimonies to streamline the
legal process.
2.LEGAL a) It is subject to specific legal
REQUIREMENTS requirements and formats
defined by the relevant
jurisdiction.
b) Failure to comply with these
requirements may result in
the affidavit not being
admitted as evidence in court.
3.USAGE IN a) It can replace the need for a
COURT witness to testify in person
during trial.
b) Typically used in pre-trial
proceedings or as part of the
presentation of evidence
during a trial.
4.SIGNATORY a) The person providing a
OATH judicial affidavit is usually
required to swear an oath or
affirmation before a notary
public or authorized officer,
attesting to the truth of the
contents of the document.
5.NOTARIZATIO a) In some jurisdictions, judicial
N affidavits may require
notarization or certification
by a qualified officer to
ensure their authenticity and
admissibility in court.
AFFIDAVIT
a) A written statement made
voluntarily by an individual to
confirm the truth of certain facts
or events.
b) Can be used for various purposes,
including notarization of
documents, providing evidence in
legal matters, or supporting
applications for official
documents.
a) It is more flexible and can be
customized to suit the specific
needs of the situation.
b) There may be fewer strict legal
requirements compared to a
judicial affidavit.
a) Affidavit can be used as evidence
in court, but it is usually
submitted as a written statement
by a party or witness and may not
be a primary means of presenting
testimony during a trial.
a) Affidavit is typically signed and
sworn under oath by the affiant,
confirming the accuracy of the
information contained within it.
a) Affidavits often require
notarization for various purposes,
such as making documents legally
valid or providing evidence in
non-judicial matters.