Principle

EVIDENCE LAW — Affidavit Evidence — Requirement that Affidavit Contain Only Facts and Circumstances, Not Conclusions or Inferences

Area of law
EVIDENCE LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Affidavits must contain only facts within the deponent's personal knowledge or belief. Conclusions, inferences, and legal arguments are extraneous and raise no factual issues. The court disregards such material when determining factual disputes. The principle applies to all affidavit evidence. Inferences are for the court…

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