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Statement of Truth
This must be added to the end of a statement of case, (e.g. particulars of claim or defence etc.) and any application notice not supported by a separate statement and any witness statement.
The statement must be signed by you.
The statement of truth should use the following words when used at the end of a statement of case or application notice:
"I believe that the facts stated in this (name the document and the date of the document) are true."
The statement of truth at the end of a witness statement should say:
"I believe that the facts stated in this witness statement are true."
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