Verification

In pleading. A cortain formula with which nil pleadings containing new affirmative matter must conclude, being in itself an averment that the party pleading is ready to establish the truth of what he has set forth.

In practice

The examination of a writing for the purpose of ascertaining its truth; or a certificate or affidavit that it is true. "Verification" is not identical with "authentication." A notary may verify a mortgagee's written statement of the actual amount of his claim, but need not authenticate the act by his seal.

Ashley v. Wright, 19 Ohio St. 291.

Confirmation of the correctness, truth, or authenticity of a pleading, account, or other paper, by an affidavit, oath, or deposition.

See McDonald v. Rosengarten, 134 III. 126, 25 N. E. 429; Summerfield v. Phœnix Assur. Co. (C. O) 65 Fed. 296; Patterson v. Brooklyn, 6 App. Div. 127, 40 N. Y. Supp. 581.