§ 53.010 Persons before whom affidavits may be taken for use in this State
§ 53.020 Taking of affidavits in other states and territories for use in this State
§ 53.030 Certification of signature of officer to affidavit taken in another state or territory
§ 53.040 Taking of affidavits in foreign countries
§ 53.045 Use of unsworn declaration in lieu of affidavit or other sworn declaration; exception

Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes > Chapter 53 > Affidavits

  • 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.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • 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.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • person: means a natural person, any form of business or social organization and any other nongovernmental legal entity including, but not limited to, a corporation, partnership, association, trust or unincorporated organization. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.039