Heitz v. Sayers

The affidavit filed by the claimant in support of the statement of claim is as follows:

‘ ‘ That he is the plaintiff in the above-stated cause. That the above statement and the facts therein alleged are true to the best of his knowledge and belief.”

The law provides that—

“ The claimant shall make affidavit to the truth and correctness of the said claim and of the facts stated therein.” Chapter 225, 29 Del.Laws, 725, amending Rev. Code 1915, § 2843.

Under this provision the affidavit filed is usually in the following form:

“ The above claim and the facts therein stated (and the bill of particulars…