Legal Definitions - affiant

An affiant is a person who creates and signs an affidavit, which is a written statement made under oath. The affiant swears that the information in the affidavit is true and accurate to the best of their knowledge.

Example 1: John creates an affidavit stating that he witnessed a car accident. He signs the affidavit and swears under oath that the information he provided is true and accurate. John is the affiant in this case.

Example 2: Mary creates an affidavit stating that she is the rightful owner of a piece of property. She signs the affidavit and swears under oath that the information she provided is true and accurate. Mary is the affiant in this case.

These examples illustrate how an affiant is the person who creates and signs an affidavit, and takes an oath to swear that the information provided is true and accurate.