1-6-102. Form of ordinary oath. An oath or affirmation in an action or proceeding may be administered by the person who swears or affirms expressing that person’s assent when addressed with “You do solemnly swear (or affirm, as the case may be) that the evidence you will give in this issue (or matter), pending between …. and …., is the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help you God”.

Terms Used In Montana Code 1-6-102

  • 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.
  • Oath: includes an affirmation or declaration. See Montana Code 1-1-201
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • Person: includes a corporation or other entity as well as a natural person. See Montana Code 1-1-201