Affidavit
(MA)

Summary

This template affidavit is for use in Massachusetts state court civil litigation. Affidavits have numerous uses in litigation, but most often are filed in support of motions (such as motions for summary judgment, attachment of property, preliminary injunctions, etc). This template contains practical guidance, drafting notes, and alternate and optional clauses. An affidavit is a written statement of facts that the affiant (person signing the affidavit): • Has personal knowledge of –and– • Swears to under oath An affidavit is signed under the pains and penalties of perjury. When you file an affidavit in support of a motion, you must serve it with the motion. Mass. R. Civ. P. 4(c). For more information on motions, see Motion Practice: Making and Opposing a Motion Checklist (MA) and Making and Opposing a Motion Checklist (MA). For more on filing and serving papers in litigation, see Filing and Serving Documents Other Than Initial Complaint and Summons (MA) and Filing and Serving Documents Other Than Initial Complaint and Summons Checklist (MA).