19-3-2. Affidavit defined.An affidavit is a written declaration under oath made without notice to the adverse party. Source: CCivP 1877, §464; CL 1887, §5278; RCCivP 1903, §504; RC 1919, §2751; Supreme Court Rule 502, 1939; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, §36.0202.
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