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Write an affidavit to oppose an application to file additional documents. The documents have been with the applicant since 2017

Affidavit in Opposition to Application to File Additional Documents

Table of Contents

  1. Introduction

  2. Background

  3. The Applicant's Application

  4. The Applicant's Delay

  5. Prejudice to the Respondent

  6. Conclusion

Introduction

This affidavit is sworn by [Your Name], [Your Occupation], and is in opposition to the application by [Applicant's Name] to file additional documents in this matter.

Background

  1. This matter concerns [Briefly state the nature of the case].

  2. The Applicant filed their application on [Date].

  3. The Respondent filed their response on [Date].

The Applicant's Application

  1. The Applicant seeks to file additional documents, which they claim are relevant to the case.

  2. The Applicant claims that these documents were not available to them at the time of filing their initial application.

The Applicant's Delay

  1. The Applicant has been in possession of these documents since 2017.

  2. The Applicant has not provided any explanation for their delay in filing these documents.

  3. The Applicant's delay is unreasonable and prejudicial to the Respondent.

Prejudice to the Respondent

  1. The Respondent has already filed their response to the Applicant's initial application.

  2. The Respondent has relied on the evidence presented in the initial application.

  3. The Respondent will be prejudiced if the Applicant is allowed to file additional documents at this late stage.

  4. The Respondent will be forced to incur additional costs and time to respond to the new evidence.

  5. The Respondent will be disadvantaged in preparing for trial.

Conclusion

  1. The Applicant's application to file additional documents is an abuse of the court process.

  2. The Applicant's delay is unreasonable and prejudicial to the Respondent.

  3. The Applicant's application should be dismissed.

Sworn to and signed at [Location] this [Date] day of [Month], [Year].

[Your Signature]

[Your Name]

[Your Occupation]

[Your Identification Number]

Note: This is a sample affidavit and should be adapted to the specific facts of your case. You should consult with a lawyer to ensure that your affidavit is properly drafted and complies with the rules of court.

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