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COURT E-AFFIDAVIT
NIGERIA IN THE HIGH COURT OF ___________ STATE OF NIGERIA HOLDEN AT ___________
SUIT NO: ___/
BETWEEN: [CLAIMANT’S FULL NAME] (Also known as: [Other Names, if any]) Claimant
AND
[DEFENDANT’S FULL NAME] (Also known as: [Other Names, if any]) Defendant
AFFIDAVIT
I, [FULL NAME OF DEPONENT], of [full address: house number, street, town/city, LGA, State], being duly sworn, make oath and state as follows:
I am an adult of sound mind and the [state relationship to the party, e.g., claimant/defendant/legal practitioner/appointed agent] in this suit and conversant with the facts and circumstances of this case. I make this affidavit in support of [state the application or purpose, e.g., "an application for interim injunction", "an application for substituted service", "a motion to set aside service", "a summary judgment", etc.].
I confirm that the facts herein are within my personal knowledge save where stated to be on information and belief, and where so stated, I verily believe them to be true.
[Briefly set out the background facts relevant to the application. Use numbered paragraphs. Example:] a. On or about [date], the Claimant commenced this action by filing a Writ of Summons and Statement of Claim at the Registry of this Honourable Court. b. Service of the originating processes was effected on the Defendant on [date] at [address/place and method of service], as evidenced by [state any process server’s affidavit, courier receipt, police report, or other proof of service]. c. The Defendant/Respondent has failed to [e.g., file a defence, comply with court order, attend court hearing] despite being duly served.
[Set out the facts supporting the relief sought. Examples depending on purpose:] a. For an application for substituted service: The Defendant ordinarily resides at [address] but avoids personal service; efforts to serve personally included attempts on [dates] and by [methods], and these attempts are described in the Affidavit of Service of [name of process server]. The Defendant also conducts business at [other addresses], where service by pasting and publication is necessary and likely to bring the proceedings to the Defendant’s notice. b. For an application for interim injunction: The Claimant will suffer irreparable injury if the injunction is not granted because [reasons]. The balance of convenience lies in granting the injunction because [reasons]. c. For an application to set aside service: The service effected was invalid because [reasons, e.g., wrong address, improper method, lack of authority of process server], and accordingly the service does not comply with the Rules of Court.
[If financial or documentary particulars are needed, set them out here, e.g.:] a. Annexure A is a true copy of the Writ of Summons and Statement of Claim filed on [date]. b. Annexure B is a copy of the Affidavit of Service of [name], showing attempts at service on the dates [dates]. c. Annexure C is a copy of [contract, invoice, correspondence, statutory notice] dated [date].
I verily believe that the relief sought in the accompanying application is just and ought to be granted by this Honourable Court on the grounds set out in the affidavit and the supporting documents.
I make this affidavit in good faith and in support of the application and for no improper purpose.
SWORN at ___________ ) This ____ day of __________ 20__ )) Before me: ) ________________________________ ) COMMISSIONER FOR OATHS / NOTARY PUBLIC (Signature, name and official stamp)
DEPONENT
Taken before me this ____ day of __________ 20__ Commissioner for Oaths/Notary Public Address: Designation/Office: Stamp/Seal: Signature:
Notes for completion:
Fill in all bracketed sections with the specific facts and details of your case.
Attach and label all referenced annexures (Annexure A, B, C, etc.) and ensure they are true copies.
Ensure the affidavit is sworn before a Commissioner for Oaths, Notary Public, or other authorized officer in the relevant Nigerian jurisdiction and bear the appropriate stamp/seal.
Where the deponent is illiterate, compliance with the Rules of Court on interpretation and attestation must be observed.
This template is a general guide. For complex or significant legal matters, consult a qualified Nigerian lawyer to ensure compliance with applicable laws and court rules.
NIGERIA IN THE HIGH COURT OF ___________ STATE OF NIGERIA HOLDEN AT ___________
SUIT NO: ___/
BETWEEN: [CLAIMANT’S FULL NAME] (Also known as: [Other Names, if any]) Claimant
AND
[DEFENDANT’S FULL NAME] (Also known as: [Other Names, if any]) Defendant
AFFIDAVIT
I, [FULL NAME OF DEPONENT], of [full address: house number, street, town/city, LGA, State], being duly sworn, make oath and state as follows:
I am an adult of sound mind and the [state relationship to the party, e.g., claimant/defendant/legal practitioner/appointed agent] in this suit and conversant with the facts and circumstances of this case. I make this affidavit in support of [state the application or purpose, e.g., "an application for interim injunction", "an application for substituted service", "a motion to set aside service", "a summary judgment", etc.].
I confirm that the facts herein are within my personal knowledge save where stated to be on information and belief, and where so stated, I verily believe them to be true.
[Briefly set out the background facts relevant to the application. Use numbered paragraphs. Example:] a. On or about [date], the Claimant commenced this action by filing a Writ of Summons and Statement of Claim at the Registry of this Honourable Court. b. Service of the originating processes was effected on the Defendant on [date] at [address/place and method of service], as evidenced by [state any process server’s affidavit, courier receipt, police report, or other proof of service]. c. The Defendant/Respondent has failed to [e.g., file a defence, comply with court order, attend court hearing] despite being duly served.
[Set out the facts supporting the relief sought. Examples depending on purpose:] a. For an application for substituted service: The Defendant ordinarily resides at [address] but avoids personal service; efforts to serve personally included attempts on [dates] and by [methods], and these attempts are described in the Affidavit of Service of [name of process server]. The Defendant also conducts business at [other addresses], where service by pasting and publication is necessary and likely to bring the proceedings to the Defendant’s notice. b. For an application for interim injunction: The Claimant will suffer irreparable injury if the injunction is not granted because [reasons]. The balance of convenience lies in granting the injunction because [reasons]. c. For an application to set aside service: The service effected was invalid because [reasons, e.g., wrong address, improper method, lack of authority of process server], and accordingly the service does not comply with the Rules of Court.
[If financial or documentary particulars are needed, set them out here, e.g.:] a. Annexure A is a true copy of the Writ of Summons and Statement of Claim filed on [date]. b. Annexure B is a copy of the Affidavit of Service of [name], showing attempts at service on the dates [dates]. c. Annexure C is a copy of [contract, invoice, correspondence, statutory notice] dated [date].
I verily believe that the relief sought in the accompanying application is just and ought to be granted by this Honourable Court on the grounds set out in the affidavit and the supporting documents.
I make this affidavit in good faith and in support of the application and for no improper purpose.
SWORN at ___________ ) This ____ day of __________ 20__ )) Before me: ) ________________________________ ) COMMISSIONER FOR OATHS / NOTARY PUBLIC (Signature, name and official stamp)
DEPONENT
Taken before me this ____ day of __________ 20__ Commissioner for Oaths/Notary Public Address: Designation/Office: Stamp/Seal: Signature:
Notes for completion:
Fill in all bracketed sections with the specific facts and details of your case.
Attach and label all referenced annexures (Annexure A, B, C, etc.) and ensure they are true copies.
Ensure the affidavit is sworn before a Commissioner for Oaths, Notary Public, or other authorized officer in the relevant Nigerian jurisdiction and bear the appropriate stamp/seal.
Where the deponent is illiterate, compliance with the Rules of Court on interpretation and attestation must be observed.
This template is a general guide. For complex or significant legal matters, consult a qualified Nigerian lawyer to ensure compliance with applicable laws and court rules.