§ 2. Witness qualifications—Oath
Cite as: 20 CNCA § 2
Any person, of whatever religious belief, and of sufficient age and intelligence to comprehend the obligation of an oath, not excluded upon the ground of interest, and not otherwise disqualified by law, may be called as a witness in any suit brought before a Cherokee Nation Court. The following oath shall be administered to each witness when called for examination in any cause or proceeding, before making his statement:
"You do solemnly swear (or affirm) that the statement you will make, and the answers you will give, in the matter whereof you are about to be examined, shall be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, to the best of your knowledge. So help you God."
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