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SHOULD A JUDGE WHO DID NOT PARTICIPATE FULLY IN ALL THE PROCEEDINGS OF A CASE OR PETITION WRITE AND DELIVER A JUDGMENT IN THE PETITION?

If you find this case helpful and would like to access more cases like this, please subscribe to LawPavilion PRIME here CASE TITLE: OYETOLA v. ADELEKE & ORS (2019) LPELR-47529(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 9TH MAY, 2019 PRACTICE AREA: ELECTION PETITION LEAD JUDGMENT: JUMMAI HANNATU SANKEY, J.C.A. SUMMARY OF JUDGMENT: INTRODUCTION This appeal borders on Election Petition. FACTS This Appeal is…

CAN A DEFAULT JUDGEMENT BE GRANTED WHEN THERE IS A BREACH OF A STATUTORY PROVISION?

If you find this case helpful and would like to access more cases like this, please subscribe to LawPavilion PRIME here CASE TITLE: UNITY BANK v. ONUMINYA (2019) LPELR-47507(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 15TH MAY, 2019 PRACTICE AREA: CIVIL PROCEDURE LEAD JUDGMENT: UGOCHUKWU ANTHONY OGAKWU, J.C.A. SUMMARY OF JUDGMENT: INTRODUCTION This appeal borders on Civil Procedure. FACTS This appeal…

ON WHOM SHOULD THE ONUS OF PROVING PAYMENT OF RENT LIE?

If you find this case helpful and would like to access more cases like this, please subscribe to LawPavilion PRIME here CASE TITLE: FIRST BANK v. MANAGEMENT EDUCATION AND TRAINING LTD (2019) LPELR-47502(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 15TH MAY, 2019 PRACTICE AREA: BANKING LAW LEAD JUDGMENT: UGOCHUKWU ANTHONY OGAKWU, J.C.A. SUMMARY OF JUDGMENT: INTRODUCTION This appeal borders on Banking…

WHAT IS THE PRESUMPTION OF THE LAW WHERE A STOLEN PROPERTY IS FOUND IN POSSESSION OF A PERSON IMMEDIATELY AFTER A THEFT?

If you find this case helpful and would like to access more cases like this, please subscribe to LawPavilion PRIME here CASE TITLE: ALAYANDE v. STATE (2019) LPELR-47375(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 3RD MAY, 2019 PRACTICE AREA: CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE LEAD JUDGMENT: JIMI OLUKAYODE BADA, J.C.A. SUMMARY OF JUDGMENT: INTRODUCTION This appeal borders on Criminal Law and Procedure. FACTS This appeal…

WHAT IS THE PROPER TIME TO INSTITUTE A PRE-ELECTION MATTER: EFFECT OF NON-COMPLIANCE?

If you find this case helpful and would like to access more cases like this, please subscribe to LawPavilion PRIME here CASE TITLE: YAHAYA v. UDI & ORS (2019) LPELR-47426(CA JUDGMENT DATE: 6TH MAY, 2019 PRACTICE AREA: ELECTORAL MATTERS LEAD JUDGMENT: ABDULLAHI MAHMUD BAYERO, J.C.A. SUMMARY OF JUDGMENT: INTRODUCTION This appeal borders on Electoral Matters. FACTS This is an…

SHOULD THE FACT THAT EMPLOYEES WERE EMPLOYED ON THE SAME DATE GIVE THEM THE RIGHT TO SUE COLLECTIVELY UPON A BREACH OF CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT?

If you find this case helpful and would like to access more cases like this, please subscribe to LawPavilion PRIME here CASE TITLE: OGUNGWA & ORS v. WILLIAMS & ANOR (2019) LPELR-47536(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 21ST MAY, 2019 PRACTICE AREA: CIVIL PROCEDURE LEAD JUDGMENT: MUHAMMED LAWAL SHUAIBU, J.C.A. SUMMARY OF JUDGMENT: INTRODUCTION This appeal borders on Civil Procedure. FACTS This…

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RIGHT OF A PERSON TO DEFEND HIS PERSON, FAMILY AND PROPERTY AGAINST UNWARRANTED AGGRESSION, TRESPASS OR THREAT

If you find this case helpful and would like to access more cases like this, please subscribe to LawPavilion PRIME here CASE TITLE: STATE v. SHONTO (2019) LPELR-47431(SC) JUDGMENT DATE: 12TH APRIL, 2019 PRACTICE AREA: CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE LEAD JUDGMENT: AMINA ADAMU AUGIE, J.S.C. SUMMARY OF JUDGMENT: INTRODUCTION This appeal borders on Criminal Law and Procedure. FACTS During…

WHEN WILL A PARTY NOT BE TAGGED A JUDGMENT DEBTOR?

If you find this case helpful and would like to access more cases like this, please subscribe to LawPavilion PRIME here CASE TITLE: GWEDE v. DELTA STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY & ANOR (2019) LPELR-47441(SC) JUDGMENT DATE: 15TH FEBRUARY, 2019 PRACTICE AREA: GARNISHEE PROCEEDINGS LEAD JUDGMENT: JOHN INYANG OKORO, J.S.C. SUMMARY OF JUDGMENT: INTRODUCTION This appeal borders on Garnishee Proceedings. FACTS…

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