The statement to read in a small claims court?

Question

what is the statement that i have to read out. where can i find a copy of it?

Answer 1

If you are talking about giving the oath, don't worry - they give you a card with the words on it

Answer 2

What statement?

Sorry, but we need more details, I have no idea what you're talking about.

Richard

Answer 3

What ever you state or tell to the court under oath is best if written in your own words!

Answer 4

I went to the small claims court a few years ago and it was very informal.  We sat round a table and there was no statement or oath.  I'm pretty sure it is still informal.

Answer 5

Are you in england? if so the oath (if taken on the new testament" would have been "I swear by almighty god that the evidence I shall give shall be the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth"  - that's from memory.

It's very unusual to take the oath in a small claim.  The rules specifically state that the evidence need not be on oath.  The only time I remember a judge insisting on an oath in a small claim was when there were serious allegations made (of fraud).