THE NEW TESTS OF ADMISSIBILITY OF CONFESSION UNDER THE EVIDENCE ACT 2011

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By Jide Bodede 1. THE TEST OF VOLUNTARINESS ABOLISHED 1.1 The Evidence Act 2011 abolished the test of voluntariness and…

EFFECT OF FAILURE TO HONOR AN ATM CARD TRANSACTION WHERE THERE ARE SUFFICIENT FUNDS IN THE ACCOUNT OF THE CUSTOMER

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CASE TITLE:                         MR. MOSES G. JWAN v. ECOBANK NIGERIA PLC & ANOR (2020) LPELR-55243(CA) JUDGMENT DATE:           23RD MARCH, 2020…

WHETHER COURT CAN ENTERTAIN AN APPLICATION SEEKING TO VARY A GARNISHEE ORDER ABSOLUTE

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CASE TITLE: UNITY BANK PLC v. DAVID (2021) LPELR-54923(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 23RD JUNE, 2021 PRACTICE AREA: PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE. LEAD JUDGMENT: HAMMA…

WHAT DEGREE OF PROVOCATION WILL REDUCE THE OFFENCE OF MURDER TO ONE OF MANSLAUGHTER

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CASE TITLE: ESSIEN v. STATE (2021) LPELR-55181(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 22ND JULY, 2021 PRACTICE AREA: CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE LEAD JUDGMENT: RITA NOSAKHARE…

WHETHER A COUNTER CLAIMANT IN AN ACTION FOR DECLARATION OF TITLE TO LAND CAN DISPUTE THE IDENTITY OF LAND

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CASE TITLE: MUSA v. BAPPAH & ORS (2021) LPELR-55223(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 22ND JULY, 2021 PRACTICE AREA: LAND LAW LEAD JUDGMENT: JUMMAI HANNATU…

Diary of a Naija Lawyer

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Diary of a Naija lawyer features a collection of remarkable experiences of Nigerian lawyers. Pull up a seat and enjoy…

LAWPAVILION PARTNERS NBA TO PROVIDE HOLISTIC LEGAL RESEARCH TOOL TO MEMBERS

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LawPavilion is thrilled to announce its partnership with NBA for the second time in a row. While unveiling the partnership…

WHETHER APPEARANCE OF ADDITIONAL COUNSEL FOR A PARTY AMOUNTS TO CHANGE OF COUNSEL

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CASE TITLE:                         HON. GEORGE TIMINIMI v. RAMSOME AWILIKI & ORS (2021) LPELR-54637(CA) JUDGMENT DATE:           31ST MAY, 2021 JUSTICES:                           MOHAMMED…

REFLECTIONS- JULY 26, 2021

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A WEEKLY ROUNDUP OF LEGAL & TECH EVENTS GLOBALLY | July 26, 2021 THIS IS REFLECTIONS, our weekly roundup of…

WHETHER A PERSON CAN GET DAMAGES/COMPENSATION FOR BREACH OF ANY RIGHT OTHER THAN RIGHTS TO PERSONAL LIBERTY AND COMPULSORY ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY

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CASE TITLE: OKOROCHA v. IGP & ORS (2021) LPELR-55042(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 8TH JULY, 2021 PRACTICE AREA: CONSTITUTIONAL LAW LEAD JUDGMENT: BOLOUKUROMO MOSES…