Please explain me the difference between Memo and Afadavite?

Querist :
Anonymous
(Querist) 02 March 2010
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Que.1.Dear Experts Please explain me the difference between Memo and Affidavit?
Que.2.Also please let me know the Situations under which these instruments has their role to play?

Guest
(Expert) 02 March 2010
Memo is just giving information to the court (without seeking any relief).
Affidavit contains facts and circumstances known to the person swearing it.

Guest
(Expert) 02 March 2010
very short n sweet answer by Mr Rao.

Querist :
Anonymous
(Querist) 03 March 2010
Thank you All!
Sachin Bhatia
(Expert) 03 March 2010
1) Memo: The legal memo may conclude with recommendations on how to proceed, and how best to help a client with a legal issue. Generally, the legal memo is just a part of the legal process.
Affidavit: A statement written and sworn to in the presence of someone authorized to administer an oath, such as a notary public.
2) Memo is generally used in a situation where advocate appears on the behalf of respondent without submiting the vakalatnama, mentioning that he shall submit vakalatnama on the next fixed date.
Affidavit is used at the stage of evidence.