It is a statement, given under oath and subject to strict penalties if proven to be fictitious. The statement is the firsthand accounts, usually in the proper sequence of events, which can be entered in court records as testimonial evidence. It is witnessed by one or more people and notarized (embossed with seal from the State, issued to the notary) by a licensed Notary. Lawyers from one or more party’s or authorized person from the firm may be present to ask questions of the person giving their statement and to make clarifying questions on issues which may not be understood.

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