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Law And Divorce In Nigeria: An Examination Of The Grounds For Divorce In Statutory Marriages, Jurisdiction Of Court, Ancillary Matters And Alternatives

By Oliver Azi The “Matrimonial Causes Act 1970” (which would herein be referred to as “MCA”) sets the framework for marriage and…

6 months ago

Does Depositing Title Documents as Loan Security Establish an Equitable Mortgage?

CASE TITLE: NWACHUKWU v. NICHIM GROUP OF COMPANIES (NIG) LTD & ORS (2024) LPELR-61722(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 12TH MARCH, 2024 JUSTICES:…

6 months ago

Limitation Period for Bringing an Action for Recovery of Land

CASE TITLE:  MAISAMARI & ORS v. GIWA (2024) LPELR-62137(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 24TH APRIL, 2024 PRACTICE AREA: LIMITATION LAW LEAD JUDGMENT: MOHAMMED…

6 months ago

Is the Production of Title Documents Alone Enough to Prove Title to Land?

CASE TITLE: REGITEX GLOBAL RESOURCES LTD v. A. A. OIL COMPANY LTD & ORS (2024) LPELR-62124(CA)JUDGMENT DATE: 25TH APRIL, 2024PRACTICE…

6 months ago

Whether the Court Must Consider the Financial Means of An Offender Before Imposing a Fine

CASE TITLE: SHERIFF v. FRN (2024) LPELR-62025(CA)JUDGMENT DATE: 25TH APRIL, 2024PRACTICE AREA: CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURELEAD JUDGMENT: UGOCHUKWU ANTHONY OGAKWU,…

6 months ago

The Legal, Ethical issues And impact of Artificial Intelligence on Legal Profession: Which Way Nigeria? -By Aminu Hassan

NAME: AMINU HASSANemail: aminuhassan582@gmail.comPHONE NO.: 08136280920 Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized various industries, and the legal profession is no…

6 months ago

TEGBE V. POROBUNU: On whether a Notice of Appeal can be Amended after being Struck Out

An insight into the decision of the Court of Appeal therein. Citation: (2024) 4 N.W.L.R PART. 1928 AT 335–341. COURTESY:…

6 months ago

Whether Litigants Can Compel the Court to Hear or Determine a Matter Within a Certain Time Frame

CASE TITLE: LAWAL & ORS V. ELIAS & ORS (2024) LPELR-61897(CA)JUDGMENT DATE: 4TH APRIL, 2024PRACTICE AREA: CIVIL PROCEDURELEAD JUDGMENT: MUHAMMAD…

7 months ago

When Will an Agent Be Liable for The Act of The Principal?

CASE TITLE: ERIC PAC (NIG.) LTD V. UNTOUCHABLE (2024) LPELR-62000(CA)JUDGMENT DATE: 28TH MARCH, 2024PRACTICE AREA: CIVIL PROCEDURELEAD JUDGMENT: HADIZA RABIU…

7 months ago

What Amounts to Miscarriage of Justice?

CASE TITLE: GODIYA EVENT CENTRE & ORS v. PAJO (2024) LPELR-61893(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 28TH MARCH, 2024 PRACTICE AREA: LAND LAW…

7 months ago