A statement of facts sworn to or by someone before an officer is called what?

• A. Affidavit
• B. Deposition
• C. Testimony
• D. Oath

Answer: (A)

A written statement of facts sworn to before an officer is an affidavit. The key point is that it is a written document in which the person swears the facts stated are true, done in the presence of an authorized official like a notary. This distinguishes it from a deposition, which is sworn testimony given outside of court and typically recorded as a transcript; testimony, in general, is spoken evidence given in court; and an oath is the solemn promise to tell the truth, not the document itself.