affidavit
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The finder must also provide an affidavit stating when and where the property was found and describing it in detail.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026
Farinacci had been struggling since the birth of his son in May 2025, according to the affidavit, and became fascinated with fires and arsonists.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
Searches of Yaroch’s ChatGPT showed that in May he asked, “If I had a million dollars, how would you suggest investing it/spending it to maximize profit and return,” according to the affidavit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
You could also file a small‑estate affidavit or summary probate, which is often less expensive and faster than the full probate process.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026
The other affidavit was from a defense attorney who had extensive experience in state prosecutions.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
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“Where we don’t have research, clinical trials, what we’ve got a ton of, is, shall we say, testimonials, patient affidavits, attesting to the wonders of the drug,” said Scott Brunner, the alliance’s chief executive officer.
From Salon ● Apr. 4, 2026
The affidavits were initially sealed upon request of the Imperial County Sheriff’s Office; there was concern if details of the investigation were disclosed, evidence could be destroyed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 1, 2026
In affidavits submitted to the court, supporters noted that Gil’s was the very last place that was safe and decent and dignified for the city’s worst off.
From Slate ● Mar. 25, 2026
The men who dictated the affidavits said they were among the few who refused.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 14, 2026
Nothing is lacking: official reports, affidavits of well-known people, of surgeons, of priests, of magistrates; the judicial proof is most complete.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
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