posted on December 9, 2000 10:29:47 AM newI thought an affidavit was a notarized sworn statement.
It is.
An affidavit is a signed statement of fact. Notarized and sworn add weight, but the lack thereof still leaves a signed statement of fact.
If the "affidavit" contained language obligating someone to some course of action in return for some consideration, it would be a contract, even if it were labled "affidavit".