Pugh v. Jones

Clark, Judge.

When a lawyer 1 has the problem of preparing affidavits to be used in support of or for contesting motions, how should he proceed in determining what should be contained in such document? What are the requisites to be satisfied in order for the factual assertions placed therein to be admissible for consideration by the judge in ruling upon the motions? These are the principal questions presented in this appeal by a plaintiff from a judgment sustaining two motions made by defendant: (1) motion to strike plaintiffs affidavits; and (2) motion to dismiss plaintiffs complaint for lack…