Affidavit

A written statement sworn to be true under penalty of perjury.

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Affirmative defense: Plaintiff’s claims are barred in whole or in part because Defendant never incurred a debt to Plaintiff.
Affirmative defense: Plaintiff’s claims are barred in whole or in part because Defendant paid all or part of the debt.
Affirmative defense: Plaintiff’s claims are barred in whole or in part because Defendant’s debt was discharged in bankruptcy.
Affirmative defense: Plaintiff’s claims are barred in whole or in part because Plaintiff breached its contract with Defendant.
Affirmative defense: Plaintiff’s claims are barred in whole or in part because Plaintiff does not correctly state the amount owed.