Good morning George, In Scottish legal terms it is " a statement given by a witness". In your example it is a " written report of the evidence of witnesses to a sudden/suspicious death" My mother died in, at home in bed, while I was in the back garden and her certificate is similarly marked. I had to give a statement to a solicitor explaining where I was prior to her death. At the time the cause of death was not obviousl. Trust this is of help. regards, John. John D.Stevenson, Sunny, Sw F3, 10C Edinburgh. johndee.ships@btinternet.com George14738@aol.com wrote: > I have purchased a death certificate for my wifes gg grandmother an > wondered