The idea might seem innocuous. The simplicity approach which we attribute to what seems like a difference in the two documents - Affidavits and written statements on oath - might not be a serious issue at all. It could however, be a big deal. At least for now, if the Court of Appeal is asked to make a pronouncement on it, then it is a big deal. I should not bore you any longer.
Affidavits and Written statements on oath are two forms of documents we use on daily basis in litigation.