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.
