Nigerian Evidence Act 2011

Section 111 - Proof of seal and signature.

The fact that an affidavit purports to have been sworn in the manner prescribed in the preceding sections shall be prima facie evidence of-

(a) the seal or signature, as the case may be, of any such court, judge, magistrate or other officer or person mentioned in, or appended or subscribed to, any such affidavit; and

(b) the authority of such court, judge, magistrate or other officer or person to administer oaths.

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