A traverse hearing is a hearing in front of a judge to decide whether the other side gave you the legal papers informing you of a lawsuit against you. An affidavit is a sworn statement of fact that can be used in a variety of legal proceedings, from bankruptcy cases to family and civil litigation matters.An affidavit of heirship is a document used to give property to the heirs of a person who has died. It may be needed if the person did not have a will. An affidavit is a written statement in which the signer or "affiant" verifies that the document is true. Form 1: "Affidavit for Warrant of Arrest and Detention". Use this form only when a photo identification was made at the time the check was written.