A complaint is defective if either the affiant or the jurat stamps their signature instead of actually writing it.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Not Addressed
• D. Not Applicable

Answer: (B)

Signatures and the jurat are about confirming who swore to the facts and that the oath was properly administered. A complaint isn’t automatically defective just because a signature is affixed by stamp rather than written by hand. In many jurisdictions, a signature stamp can be an acceptable substitute when an individual cannot sign by hand, as long as the signer’s identity is clear and the oath or affirmation is properly recorded with the appropriate attestation and notary details. The crucial point is that the record shows who swore to the facts and that the oath was duly administered; stamping does not, by itself, invalidate the document.