An affidavit to be used before any court, judge, or officer of this state may be taken before any officer authorized to administer oaths.

(Amended by Stats. 1907, Ch. 393.)

Terms Used In California Code of Civil Procedure 2012

  • 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.
  • State: includes the District of Columbia and the territories when applied to the different parts of the United States, and the words "United States" may include the district and territories. See California Code of Civil Procedure 17