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Position of the Law in Determining the Issue of Custody in Matrimonial Proceedings

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Position of the Law in Determining the Issue of Custody in Matrimonial Proceedings

lawpavilion August 20, 2023

CASE TITLE:  Atomatofa v. Atomatofa (2023) LPELR-60523(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 5TH JUNE, 2023 PRACTICE AREA: MATRIMONIAL CAUSES LEAD JUDGMENT:...

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Duty of Care of a Transport Company to its Passengers

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Duty of Care of a Transport Company to its Passengers

lawpavilion May 27, 2025

CASE TITLE: MISS PHILIP JULIET v. PEACE MASS TRANSIT LIMITED (2025)LPELR-80333(CA)JUDGMENT DATE: 22nd Jan, 2025JUSTICES: ADEBUKUNOLA ADEOTI...

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What is the Appropriate Manner to Impeach the Contents of a Record of Appeal?

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What is the Appropriate Manner to Impeach the Contents of a Record of Appeal?

lawpavilion May 27, 2025

CASE TITLE: MUHAMMAD v. ALARAMMA & ANOR (2025) LPELR-81190(CA) JUDGMENT DATE:  16TH MAY, 2025 PRACTICE AREA: CONSTITUTIONAL LAW...

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Can a Witness be Further Cross-Examined if New Matters are Introduced During His Re-Examination?

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Can a Witness be Further Cross-Examined if New Matters are Introduced During His Re-Examination?

lawpavilion May 27, 2025

CASE TITLE:  JABI v. STATE (2025) LPELR-81176(SC) JUDGMENT DATE: 9TH MAY, 2025 PRACTICE AREA: CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE...

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Whether The Sharia Court of Appeal Has Jurisdiction to Hear and Determine Any Matter Relating to Title to Land

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Whether The Sharia Court of Appeal Has Jurisdiction to Hear and Determine Any Matter Relating to Title to Land

lawpavilion May 27, 2025

CASE TITLE: MATSERI v. SHARU (2025) LPELR-81178(SC) JUDGMENT DATE: 9TH MAY, 2025 PRACTICE AREA: PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE...

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The Court of Appeal Rules, 2021: Procedural Impact on Appeals Emanating from Court Martial to the Court of Appeal

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The Court of Appeal Rules, 2021: Procedural Impact on Appeals Emanating from Court Martial to the Court of Appeal

lawpavilion May 27, 2025

Background: Despite being an apex disciplinary organ of the Armed Forces, the decision of a court-martial is...

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Okonjo-Iweala v. Fawehinmi: Demystifying Locus Standi (2)

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Okonjo-Iweala v. Fawehinmi: Demystifying Locus Standi (2)

lawpavilion May 27, 2025

By Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, SAN Supreme Court’s Distinction Without a Difference Whereas in one breath, the Supreme Court...

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Okonjo-Iweala v. Fawehinmi: Demystifying Locus Standi (1)

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Okonjo-Iweala v. Fawehinmi: Demystifying Locus Standi (1)

lawpavilion May 27, 2025

By Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, SAN The Concept of Locus Standi In law generally, a plaintiff approaching the court...

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Appeals to The Supreme Court: The Pain of Leave and the Peril of Mixed Law and Fact

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Appeals to The Supreme Court: The Pain of Leave and the Peril of Mixed Law and Fact

lawpavilion May 27, 2025

By Ujah Israel Ujah Esq., B/Phil, LLB, LLM, (Ph.D. in V) Introduction There is a recurring scene...

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Career Compass: Opportunities Beyond the Courtroom—-By O. M. Atoyebi, SAN FCIArb.(U.K)

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Career Compass: Opportunities Beyond the Courtroom—-By O. M. Atoyebi, SAN FCIArb.(U.K)

lawpavilion May 27, 2025

CONTRIBUTOR: JESUTOFUNMI IDOWU INTRODUCTION The legal profession has long been associated with the courtroom, where lawyers argue...

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Workplace Rights in the Digital Age: Remote Work, Legal Frameworks and International Labour Organization Standard

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Workplace Rights in the Digital Age: Remote Work, Legal Frameworks and International Labour Organization Standard

lawpavilion May 27, 2025

By Ogunmodede Bright Abstract The advent of remote work was accelerated by global events such as the...

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