In one case, words similar to those above were used in witness statements.
It serves as a reminder what evidence is should be given, and what shouldn’t – or can’t – be given. You’ll want to make sure you stand by it in your statement. Where the facts are not within my own knowledge, I have identified my sources of information or belief.ĭifferent words, same effect and message. Where I refer to facts that are not within my own knowledge I will give the source of my knowledge of those facts.Įxcept where I indicate to the contrary, the facts and matters contained in this witness statement are within my own knowledge. The facts set out in this statement are within my own knowledge save where I state otherwise. Well drafted witness statements commence with a statement confirming the source of the evidence given. Section: Preliminaries Source of Evidence When you appear at court, you are called for cross-examination not to give oral testimony. Witnesses now give their evidence in chief in their witness statements. The Civil Procedure Rules were introduced in 1998 and the CPR’s change it so now witness statements replace evidence in chief which before was given by oral testimony. That would be the first time the other party would hear what the witness would say. The witnesses just showed up and gave oral testimony in person. Prior to that, witness statements were not prepared before the trial. If you are unemployed or retired, those words replace the space provided for the “occupation” of the person.Ĭourt procedure in England changed around 2000. If the witness statement is made in a business capacity, the address should be your work address. Section: Identifying yourselfįollowing the case title comes a statement identifying the deponent – the person signing the witness statement. The case title makes it clear on the first page the legal proceedings witness statement is made for, and who made it. the number of witness statement of the witness making the witness statement.the exhibits made in conjunction with the witness statement.the party to the proceedings on whose behalf the statement was made.the name of the person making the statement.Witness statement should set this information out on the first page: Witness statements have a prescribed form. The form of witness statements First page: Case Title It should include all the evidence that you are able to give to assist the court decide the case. use numbered paragraphs so that different parts of it can be referred to quickly and easily.follow the chronological order of events.exhibit documentary evidence to support the statements made.
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