Definitions
- A written statement made under oath or affirmation, used as evidence in a legal proceeding. - A formal declaration of facts, often used in court or other legal proceedings. - A sworn statement that is signed and notarized, attesting to the truthfulness of the information provided.
- Oral or written statements given under oath or affirmation, often in a court of law. - Evidence given by a witness or expert in a legal proceeding. - A formal statement made by a person who has knowledge of a particular event or situation.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve providing information under oath or affirmation.
- 2Both can be used as evidence in legal proceedings.
- 3Both require the person giving the statement to attest to its truthfulness.
- 4Both are used to establish facts in a legal case.
- 5Both can be given orally or in writing.
What is the difference?
- 1Form: Affidavits are written and signed, while testimony can be given orally or in writing.
- 2Context: Affidavits are typically used in pre-trial proceedings, while testimony is given during a trial or hearing.
- 3Delivery: Affidavits are usually submitted to the court, while testimony is given in front of a judge or jury.
- 4Admissibility: Affidavits may be subject to objections and challenges, while testimony is subject to cross-examination.
Remember this!
Affidavit and testimony are both legal terms used to describe statements given under oath or affirmation. However, affidavit is a written statement that is signed and notarized, while testimony can be given orally or in writing. Affidavits are typically used in pre-trial proceedings and are submitted to the court, while testimony is given during a trial or hearing in front of a judge or jury. Both are used to establish facts in a legal case and can be used as evidence.
