Can an affidavit that outlines allegations without personal knowledge or opinions be admissible?

British Columbia, Canada


The following excerpt is from R.L.B. v. T.A.J.G., 2021 BCPC 175 (CanLII):

Affidavits that detail allegations without personal knowledge or opinions and conclusions cannot be admissible because they would not be permitted at trial (See Jamal v. Jamal, 2016 BCSC 551).

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