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How do you refer to an exhibit in a witness statement?

How do you refer to an exhibit in a witness statement?

5 Where a witness refers to an exhibit or exhibits, he/she should state ‘I refer to the (description of exhibit) marked…’ (please also see paragraph 11 below – Exhibiting Documents).

What is a witness statement in civil proceedings?

A witness statement is a formal document signed by an individual that contains their own account of the facts relating to issues arising in a dispute. Comments made in the statement should be limited to fact, and comments based on opinion should be kept to a minimum.

What should be included in an affidavit of evidence?

The affidavit should indicate that the exhibit (e.g., tapes, samples of merchandise, etc.) is a non-documentary exhibit and refer to it according to the relevant exhibit number.

What are the rules for exhibits and affidavits?

The rules for exhibits are identical for affidavits and witness statements (I will refer to witness statements throughout). There are a few things to note: 1. The top right hand corner of the witness statement must give the identifying initials and number of each exhibit referred to (3.2. (4).

How are affidavits similar to witness statements in civil procedure?

18.5 The provisions of paragraphs 11.3 to 15.4 (exhibits) apply similarly to witness statements as they do to affidavits. 18.6 Where a witness makes more than one witness statement to which there are exhibits, in the same proceedings, the numbering of the exhibits should run consecutively throughout and not start again with each witness statement.

What does exhibit 435 mean in civil procedure?

Exhibits 435 Exhibits (1) A document to be used with and mentioned in an affidavit is an exhibit. (2) Another thing to be used with and mentioned in an affidavit may be an exhibit, if practicable. (3) A group of different documents may form 1 exhibit.

18.5 The provisions of paragraphs 11.3 to 15.4 (exhibits) apply similarly to witness statements as they do to affidavits. 18.6 Where a witness makes more than one witness statement to which there are exhibits, in the same proceedings, the numbering of the exhibits should run consecutively throughout and not start again with each witness statement.

The rules for exhibits are identical for affidavits and witness statements (I will refer to witness statements throughout). There are a few things to note: 1. The top right hand corner of the witness statement must give the identifying initials and number of each exhibit referred to (3.2. (4).

How are exhibits numbered in a civil case?

The top right hand corner of the witness statement must give the identifying initials and number of each exhibit referred to (3.2. (4). (2) makes more than one affidavit (to which there are exhibits) in the same proceedings, the numbering of the exhibits should run consecutively throughout and not start again with each affidavit.

Where do you put the a in an affidavit?

You must write the letter ‘A’ (or ‘B’ or ‘C’ etc.) in the centre of the top of the letter or document that you are exhibiting. A Certificate of Exhibitmust be attached to the letter or document. The Certificate of Exhibitverifies that the exhibit attached to your affidavit is the correct one. It must be signed by both you and a witness.