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6717Affidavit—alterations in
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6717 Affidavit—alterations in (1) This rule applies to an affidavit if— (a) the body or jurat of the affidavit has been altered; or (b) the affidavit verifies an account or other document that has been altered. (2) Unless the court otherwise orders, the affidavit may be filed and otherwise ordering or leave under this rule. (3) However, the affidavit may only be used in a proceeding— (a) with the court’s leave; or (b) if the alteration was made in accordance with rule 6107 (Documents—alterations); or (c) if the affidavit is taken before the registrar or another officer of the court and the registrar or other officer signs, initials or seals the alteration. (4) This rule applies to an account or document verified by affidavit as if the account or document were part of the affidavit.
Rule 6718 alter includes alter by omission, substitution or addition. jurat—see rule 6715 (2) (Affidavit—taking of).