Oath is a statement made by a witness in the trial with an adjuration to the Deity generally in the words; so help me God to the effect that he will tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. If the word I swear is used, the reference to the Deity may be omitted. The form of oaths in procedure is generally regulated by statute. An oath may be made without any connection with an action at law, by affidavit. Such oaths usually begin with the formula; A, B, being duly sworn, deposes and says; Oaths of this sort are assertory, not promissory, ie. they assert the existence of a statue of facts or of state of mind.
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