NYS Legal Terms and Definitions 2

Question 1

The term 'affiant' refers to:

Accepted Answer

The person who makes a sworn statement in an affidavit

Answer

An affiant is the person who makes the sworn written statement contained in an affidavit.

Question 2

A 'deponent' in New York notary law is:

Accepted Answer

The person giving sworn testimony in a deposition

Answer

A deponent is the person who gives sworn testimony in a deposition.

Question 3

The Latin term 'in personam' most closely refers to:

Accepted Answer

An action directed against a specific person

Answer

'In personam' refers to legal proceedings directed against a specific person.

Question 4

When a notary 'certifies' a copy, the word 'certify' means:

Accepted Answer

The notary confirms the copy is an accurate reproduction of the original

Answer

To certify a copy means to confirm it is an accurate reproduction of the original document.

Question 5

A 'venue' on a notarial certificate refers to:

Accepted Answer

The state and county where the notarization took place

Answer

The venue identifies the state and county where the notarial act was performed.

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