* Verification *
VERIFICATION - Whenever new matter is introduced on either side, the plea must conclude with a verification or averment, in order that the other party may have an opportunity of answering it.
The usual verification of a plea containing matter of fact, is in these words, "And this he is ready to verify," etc.
In one instance however, new matter need not conclude with a verification and then the pleader may pray judgment without it; for example, when the matter pleaded is merely negative. The reason of it is evident, a negative requires no proof; and it would therefore be imper-tinent or nugatory for the pleader, who pleads a negative matter, to declare his readiness to prove it.
practice. The examination of the truth of a writing; the certificate that the writing is true.
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