Legal Affidavit of Proof

LEGAL AFFIDAVIT OF PROOF

Affiant Name:   Affiant Address:

Receiving Party Name:   Receiving Party Address:

County of Jurisdiction:   State of Jurisdiction:   Affidavit Date:

Recitals

WHEREAS, the Affiant affirms under oath that the facts and documents described in this affidavit are true, correct, and constitute admissible proof for the limited purposes stated herein; and

WHEREAS, the Affiant possesses personal knowledge of the matters set forth and has attached or will attach documentary evidence and exhibits demonstrating chains of custody, provenance, or authenticity as applicable; and

WHEREAS, the Receiving Party requires a sworn statement to establish the Affiant's factual assertions, to be relied upon in administrative, civil, or other lawful proceedings as permitted by applicable rules of evidence;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing recitals and intending to be legally bound, the parties agree as follows:

1. Definitions

For purposes of this Affidavit: "Affiant" means the individual identified above who makes the sworn statements herein; "Receiving Party" means the named entity or person receiving this affidavit; "Exhibits" means documents, records, photographs, or other tangible items referenced or attached to this Affidavit that corroborate the facts stated herein.

2. Statement of Facts

The Affiant, having personal knowledge of the matters stated below, affirms and avers the following facts under penalty of perjury:

The facts set forth above are true and correct to the best of the Affiant's knowledge, information and belief, and the Affiant is competent to testify to those facts if called as a witness.

3. Exhibits and Chain of Custody

The Affiant attaches or identifies the following Exhibits, each of which is a true and accurate copy or representation of the original and has been in the Affiant's possession or control as described:

The Affiant warrants that any exhibit described was collected, handled, and stored in a manner consistent with maintaining its integrity and that the Affiant can account for such handling upon request.

4. Oath and Verification

The Affiant hereby swears and affirms under penalty of perjury that the statements contained in this Affidavit and the attached Exhibits are true and correct. The Affiant understands that willful false statements made herein are punishable under law.

Place of Swearing:   Date of Swearing:

5. Representations and Warranties

The Affiant represents and warrants that: (a) the Affiant is the lawful possessor of the facts and documents described herein or has a legitimate basis to provide the information; (b) no material fact has been intentionally omitted; and (c) the Affiant will cooperate in the reasonable presentation of additional evidence or testimony if required by lawful process.

6. Reliance and Use

The Receiving Party may rely upon this Affidavit and any Exhibits attached for the limited purposes stated in the recitals and for any other lawful proceeding in which such sworn proof is admissible. Such reliance does not expand or alter the legal effect of any document beyond its evidentiary use.

7. Notices

8. Amendments and Waiver

Any amendment to this Affidavit must be made in writing and signed by both the Affiant and the Receiving Party. Waiver of any provision or breach shall not constitute a waiver of any other provision or subsequent breach.

9. Counterparts

This Affidavit may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Facsimile, electronic image or other reproduction of a signature shall be deemed an original for all purposes.

10. Governing Law

This Affidavit shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of: without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

11. Entire Agreement

This Affidavit, together with any Exhibits attached hereto, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations and warranties, both written and oral.

12. Severability

If any provision of this Affidavit is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such provision shall be severed and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect to the maximum extent permitted by law.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Affidavit of Proof as of the dates set forth below.

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