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A Small Claims Affidavit is a crucial document in the Belgian civil justice system, designed to provide an accessible means of pursuing smaller monetary claims through the courts. This document is typically used when the claim amount falls within the small claims threshold and previous attempts at resolution have been unsuccessful. It must comply with the Belgian Judicial Code (Code Judiciaire/Gerechtelijk Wetboek) and relevant regional language legislation. The affidavit serves as the foundation of the small claims process, containing the claimant's sworn statement of facts, evidence, and claim details. It's particularly important in Belgium's multi-lingual legal system, where the document must be filed in the appropriate official language of the court's jurisdiction (French, Dutch, or German). The document is designed to be relatively straightforward, allowing individuals to file claims without necessarily requiring legal representation, though assistance is often recommended for non-native language speakers or more complex cases.

1. Case Identification Details: Official court identifier, parties' information, and jurisdiction details

2. Affiant Information: Personal details of the person making the affidavit including full name, address, and contact information

3. Claim Summary: Brief overview of the claim amount and nature of the dispute

4. Statement of Facts: Chronological narrative of events leading to the claim, written in first person

5. Basis of Claim: Legal grounds for the claim and explanation of why the defendant is liable

6. Amount Claimed: Detailed breakdown of the claimed amount including any interest or costs

7. Prior Attempts at Resolution: Description of attempts made to resolve the dispute before filing

8. Declaration of Truth: Formal statement confirming the truth of the contents under penalty of perjury