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Rule 568. Sworn Motion

TEXT

If the grounds of the motion be other than that the verdict or judgment is contrary to the law or the evidence, or that the justice erred in some matter of law, the motion shall be supported by affidavit.

Source: Art. 2441, unchanged.

Oct. 29, 1940, eff. Sept. 1, 1941.

Repealed by order of July 15, 1987, eff. Jan. 1, 1988. Corrected and clarified by order of Dec. 16, 1987, eff. Jan. 1, 1988: The July 15, 1987 Order unintentionally omitted the Comment to this rule. It should be added to read: Comment: Former Rule 568 is merged with Rule 567.