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A statement of truth lacks the formality of an affidavit or affirmation.  It does not
involve the person who makes it being sworn or affirmed and does not involve his
attendance before a person qualified to administer oaths or take affidavits.
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Nevertheless, a person who verifies a pleading without an honest belief in the truth of
the facts pleaded faces possible proceedings for contempt.
Notes
Cf HKCP 2002, 41/1/10.
Provided for in CPR 32.14.
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