[b]What is the purpose of an affidavit?[/b]


Affidavits are used any time a sworn statement is written. They contain facts about a person and are required for a particular purpose, such as a business or judicial matter.

[b] . Named Affidavit[/b]

A named affidavit is a common type used. This type is only used when one person declares that he is the same person as another name. The person declaring the statement is called the affiant. A person cannot be forced to make an affidavit because affidavits are considered voluntary statements. A person, however, chooses to do this to clear his name or admit to some type of wrong doing.



[b] . Bulk Transfer Affidavit[/b]

Bulk transfer affidavits are a common type used by businesses and sellers. A bulk transfer affidavit lists the amount of claims against the business and is used to allow the original creditors to have rights to the assets and inventory a buyer purchased from a seller. Such types of affidavits are always used in businesses and are quite often used when such businesses files for bankruptcy.



[b] . General Affidavit[/b]

A general affidavit is also known as declaration under oath. This type of sworn statement is used to declare that certain facts are true. These are created and used in all types of circumstances. They may be needed in business dealings and personal affairs. The affiant creates the statement to place, under oath, certain facts or details about a particular matter. This statement may be to clear her name or to offer facts for a court case regarding another individual or business.