Affidavits

Stephen Colbran

Affidavits

Stephen Colbran

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An affidavit is a sworn statement used in support of or against an application in court. Affidavits, like oral evidence, are subject to the rule against hearsay. However, the hearsay rule does not apply to affidavits used in interlocutory proceedings (which are accepted on information and belief, provided the source of the information andthe grounds of belief are stated.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Civil Procedure - Commentary and Materials
Editors	Colbran, S. E., Reinhardt, G. J., Spender, P., Jackson, S. M., Douglas, R.
Place of Publication	Chatswood, Australia
Publisher	LexisNexis Butterworths
Pages	675-715
Edition	3
ISBN (Print)	0409321761
Publication status	Published - 2005

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