(1) An oath or affirmation in an action or proceeding may be administered in the following form:

     You do solemnly swear (or affirm) that the evidence you shall give in this issue (or matter) pending between ____ and ____ shall be the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, so help you God (or, under the pains and penalties of perjury).

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Terms Used In Utah Code 78B-1-143

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Person: means :
         (24)(a) an individual;
         (24)(b) an association;
         (24)(c) an institution;
         (24)(d) a corporation;
         (24)(e) a company;
         (24)(f) a trust;
         (24)(g) a limited liability company;
         (24)(h) a partnership;
         (24)(i) a political subdivision;
         (24)(j) a government office, department, division, bureau, or other body of government; and
         (24)(k) any other organization or entity. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
  • Swear: includes "affirm. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
(2) The person swearing or affirming shall express assent when addressed.