Section 186 — Evidence Act 1995 (NSW)

Swearing of affidavits before justices of the peace, notaries public and lawyers

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Note. The Commonwealth Act includes a provision about swearing of affidavits before justices of the peace, notaries public and lawyers for use in court proceedings involving the exercise of federal jurisdiction and in courts of a Territory.

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Related sections

s 183 — Inferences
s 184 — Accused may admit matters and give consents
s 185 — Full faith and credit to be given to documents properly authenticated
s 187 — No privilege against self-incrimination for bodies corporate
s 188 — Impounding documents
s 189 — The voir dire

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