Generally, written testimony is unavailing if the other side does not have a chance to cross-examine the witness. It doesn't hurt to try, though, if that's the best you can do. A notarized statement might be very helpful to establish damages if the other side defaults (does not show up) and you can be awarded whatever damages you can prove.
1. Law . the statement or declaration of a witness under oath or affirmation, usually in court.2. evidence in support of a fact or statement; proof.3. open declaration or profession, as of faith.
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Oral or verbal evidence given under oath ( sworn on a Bible ).
Yes it needs to be signed dated and notorised. Then it will not carry as much weight as a live witness but depending on what the statement says it has the potential to help.
No, a written statement will not suffice in place of your appearance. No written statement by a witness is acceptable even if it is made in the form of an affidavit or certification, because the other party is not able to cross examine a written statement. Nor would the finder of fact able to see the witness testily in order to judge his or her credibility. The only way possible would be if all parties either agreed to allow it or if they stipulated to the facts in the statement.
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Affidavit
An accepted statement of fact is a written or oral declaration in a court case that is approved. This is commonly used as evidence.
A written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, for use as evidence in court is an affidavit.
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