Drafting Affidavits and Statements

Affidavits and witness statements have become increasingly important aspects of modern civil litigation. Yet it is somewhat surprising that there are relatively few texts devoted in whole or even in part to this topic. Perhaps in part, this is because the topic is an amalgamation of evidentiary and civil procedure issues. Indeed, it has been described as a "Cinderella area" .
Yet the impact of the affidavit or witness statement upon a client's case can be dramatic. Affidavits or witness stat...