California Codes, Code of Civil Procedure - CCP, Part 2 — Of Civil Actions, Title 7 — Other Provisional Remedies in Civil Actions, Chapter 2 — Claim and Delivery of Personal Property, Article 6 — Miscellaneous Provisions, Section 516.030
The facts stated in each affidavit filed pursuant to this chapter shall be set forth with particularity. Except where matters are specifically permitted by this chapter to be shown by information and belief, each affidavit shall show affirmatively that the affiant, if sworn as a witness, can testify competently to the facts stated therein. The affiant may be any person, whether or not a party to the action, who has knowledge of the facts. A verified complaint that satisfies the requirements of this section may be used in lieu of or in addition to an ordinary affidavit.
Notes
Requires facts in affidavits under the chapter to be stated with particularity and, except where information and belief are specifically allowed, to show the affiant could competently testify to them. Any knowledgeable person may be the affiant, whether or not a party, and a qualifying verified complaint may replace or supplement an ordinary affidavit.
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