An affidavit is a statement or a declaration in writing made on oath or affirmation before a person has authority to administer oath or affirmation. In other words, it is a sworn statement. Every person who is competent to contract can give his affidavit. It may also be given jointly by two or more two persons. Affidavits should be divided into separate paragraphs, and each paragraph should be numbered consecutively. As far as possible, each possible paragraph should be confined to one separate and distinct fact only. Only those facts should be stated in the affidavit, which is true to the knowledge of the deponent, and he can prove them. The belief of the deponent, the ground of his belief and the source of information should be stated.