Legal Definition and Related Resources of Affidavit of defense

In Practice. A statement made in proper form that the defendant has a good ground of defense to the plaintiff’s action upon the merits. The statements required in such an affidavit vary considerably in the different states where they are required. In some, it must state a ground of defense; in others, a simple statement of belief that it exists is sufficient. Called, also, an “affidavit of merits.” In Pennsylvania Practice. A statement of the facts constituting the defense required to accompany a general plea. Thus, with a plea ot nil debet must be filed an affidavit of defense showing the facts by reason of which defendant claims not to be indebted.

What does Affidavit of defense mean in American Law?

The definition of Affidavit of defense in the law of the United States, as defined by the lexicographer Arthur Leff in his legal dictionary is:

In some jurisdictions the term used in place of affidavit of merits. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 56(e).

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