Declaration Drafter

When you need sworn testimony to support a motion — summary judgment, preliminary injunction, or any evidentiary submission.

Draft a declaration based on the following:

Declarant: [NAME AND TITLE/ROLE]
Purpose: [WHAT MOTION OR PROCEEDING IS THIS SUPPORTING]
Court: [COURT — determines whether "declaration" or "affidavit" format]
Key facts the declarant can attest to: [LIST EACH FACT]
Documents to authenticate: [LIST ANY EXHIBITS]

Requirements:
1. Opening paragraph with personal knowledge statement and competency
2. Background paragraph establishing the declarant's relationship to the case
3. Numbered paragraphs — one fact per paragraph
4. Each fact stated on personal knowledge, not information and belief (unless noted)
5. Foundation for any documents — how the declarant knows the document is what it purports to be
6. Proper concluding paragraph with penalty of perjury statement
7. Signature block appropriate for the jurisdiction

Use declarative sentences. Avoid conclusions, opinions, or legal arguments — state facts only.

Example Output

A 2-5 page declaration with numbered paragraphs, personal knowledge foundation, document authentication, and proper jurat.

Tips

• •One fact per paragraph — it makes the declaration easier to cite and harder to strike.
• •Avoid the phrase 'I believe' — declarations must be based on personal knowledge, not belief.
• •Check local rules for declaration vs. affidavit requirements — some courts require notarization.

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