Legal Definitions - affirmative testimony

Affirmative testimony is evidence given by a competent witness under oath or affirmation at trial or in a written statement. It is also known as personal evidence. This type of testimony is based on what the witness saw or heard at the time and place in question, and it affirms whether something occurred or did not occur.

For example, if a witness testifies that they saw the defendant at the scene of the crime, this is affirmative testimony. Another example is if a witness testifies that they did not see the defendant at the scene of the crime, this is also affirmative testimony.

Affirmative testimony is important in determining the facts of a case and can be used to support or refute other evidence presented in court.