Local Rule LAdR 8: Verification of Pleadings and Answers to Interrogatories

LAdR 8. Verification of Pleadings and Answers to Interrogatories. Every complaint and claim in Supplemental Rules B, C, and D actions shall be verified on oath or solemn affirmation by a party, or an officer of a corporate party. If no party or corporate officer is within the district, verification of a complaint, claim, or answers to interrogatories may be made by an agent, attorney-in-fact, or attorney of record, who shall state briefly the sources of his knowledge, information and belief, declare that the document affirmed is true to the best of his knowledge, information, and belief, state the reason why verification is not made by the party or a corporate officer, and that he is authorized so to act. Any such verification will be deemed to have been made by the party to whom a document might apply as if verified personally. Any interested party may move the Court, with or without a request for stay, for the personal oath of a party or all parties, or that of a corporate officer. If required by the Court, such verification shall be procured by commission or as otherwise ordered.