What must be recorded if the defendant refuses to swear the oath?
General Chapter
Al-Mughni
Book of Judiciary
Primary text
If the defendant refuses the oath, the record must state: 'The oath was offered to the defendant, and he refused it, so his opponent requested the judge to rule in his favor concerning the right, and the judge ruled in his favor at such a time.' It must be stated at the end that this occurred in the judge's sitting of judgment and jurisdiction.