An affidavit is?

• A. A sworn written statement made before an officer authorized by law to administer oaths.
• B. A motion filed with the court.
• C. A grant of rights under a power of attorney.
• D. A summary judgment order.

Answer: (A)

An affidavit is a sworn written statement of facts made under oath before an official legally authorized to administer oaths, such as a notary public. The oath ensures the statements are truthful to the best of the affiant’s knowledge, and the document is used to present evidence in court or in support of a motion, without the need for live testimony. This distinguishes it from a motion (a request to the court), a grant of rights under a power of attorney (authority to act for someone else), or a summary judgment order (a court ruling), none of which are sworn statements.