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What heading will I use

  • 30-11-2009 11:08am
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 55 ✭✭


    Hi looking for some guidance here. I am writing a statement for the courts and I was wondering what header would I put on the document ie affidavit ?:)


Comments

  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,857 ✭✭✭Reloc8


    Totally depends on the nature of the case and what has been asked or ordered from you, in what proceedings that has been done and who has made the request/order. Can't answer the question you ask without knowing that, and you probably indeed need legal advice.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 55 ✭✭Eurox


    Thanks for your reply. Firstly, I don’t need legal advice and it is with regard to a request from a solicitor asking the whereabouts of somebody. That somebody does not want there whereabouts revealed. It has not gone before the courts as yet. There is nothing illegal being done here.:)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,857 ✭✭✭Reloc8


    i never suggested that there was anything illegal being done here (???)

    In any event, seeing as how you don't know what heading to put on a document in a legal setting and are seeking advice as to what to do eh you know the rest.

    Sounds to me like you are talking about a letter.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,345 ✭✭✭NUTLEY BOY


    Eurox wrote: »
    Thanks for your reply. Firstly, I don’t need legal advice and it is with regard to a request from a solicitor asking the whereabouts of somebody. That somebody does not want there whereabouts revealed. It has not gone before the courts as yet. There is nothing illegal being done here.:)

    Careful now !!

    If by any remote chance you do know the wherabouts of the "somebody" in question be sure not to make a knowing statement to the contrary in a sworn affidavit as that would be legal fibbing which could have legal repercussions for you. I am sure that you would not do that but it is worth mentioning for general interest.

    By the way there are very few instances where a statement can be "compelled" from you so you probably don't have to make one if you don't feel like it.

    On the other hand if there is a suspicion or belief that you might have relevant information you might be compelled to attend court as a witness. In that event you will have to attend and give evidence which means the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth !!

    If there is any danger that you might be compromised by making a statement you really should consult your own solicitor for legal advice and your own protection..

    P.S. I don't think that you need bother about a heading as the body of a statement or affidavit should make it apparent as to what it refers.


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