Ohio Code 2319.02 – Affidavit, deposition, oral testimony defined
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An affidavit is a written declaration under oath, made without notice to the adverse party. A deposition is a written declaration under oath, made upon notice to the adverse party. Oral testimony is that delivered from the lips of the witness.
Terms Used In Ohio Code 2319.02
- Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
- Deposition: An oral statement made before an officer authorized by law to administer oaths. Such statements are often taken to examine potential witnesses, to obtain discovery, or to be used later in trial.
- Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
- Oath: includes affirmation, and "swear" includes affirm. See Ohio Code 1.59
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.