31Alternative verdict where false swearing not proved

#### 31 Alternative verdict where false swearing not proved 31 Alternative verdict where false swearing not proved > Where, on the trial of a person for false swearing in an affidavit, it appears that the document purporting to be the affidavit was not taken in accordance with the requirements of section 11A but the jury is satisfied that the accused wilfully made and subscribed the document knowing it to be untrue in a material particular not related to any requirement or formality necessary for the making of an affidavit the accused may be acquitted of the offence charged and convicted of an offence under section 30. > > **s 31:** Ins 1973 No 10, sec 3 (g). Am 1999 No 94, Sch 4.140 \[3\].