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Nature of a Judgment Delivered upon Deliberate Refusal of a Party to Take Part in Proceedings Despite Due Service of Court Process(es)

INTRODUCTION: This appeal borders on Setting Aside Judgment. CASE TITLE: GENESYS INTL LTD & ANOR v. NDIC (2023) LPELR-60605(CA) JUDGMENT DATE:…

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Secrets to Optimizing Your Legal Research Efficiency

Quality legal research is the bedrock of every successful brief. However, investing excessive time in research could limit your capacity…

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When Cause of Action Will Accrue When a Candidate Asserts Winning a Primary Election but the Name of Another Candidate Was Submitted

FACTS: This appeal is against the decision of the Federal High Court, Kano Judicial Division, made on December 19, 2022,…

2 years ago

Principles of Law Governing the Exercise of the Power of Forfeiture by the EFCC

INTRODUCTION: The pith of this appeal is the exercise of an interim order of forfeiture by the EFCC. CASE TITLE: EFCC…

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Whether the Prosecutorial Powers of the A.G. under the Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Act 2000 are Subject to the Direction of the National Assembly Or INEC

CASE TITLE: Atuana v. FRN (2023) LPELR-60570(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 6TH JULY, 2023 PRACTICE AREA: CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE (CRIMINAL PROSECUTION) LEAD JUDGMENT:…

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Whether an Agent Can Be Liable for the Indebtedness of its Disclosed Principal?

INTRODUCTION: This appeal borders on Agency. CASE TITLE: UBA Plc v. Cross River Board of Inland Revenue (2023) LPELR-60597(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 4TH…

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James v. Governor Of Edo State & Ors:Examining The Decision of the Court of Appeal in the Light of the 1999 Constitution of the FRN (As Amended)

By Uduak Alphonsus Ikono Abstract The Judgement in the case of Charles Apiloko James V. the Governor of Edo State…

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Giving the Thumbs-Up: Could this be a new Powerful Symbol of Acceptance in International Contract Law

By Beverley Agbakoba-Onyejianya & Emmanuel Agherario In a recent case, South West Terminal Ltd. v Achter Land[1], in Saskatchewan, Canada, the…

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The Rights Of Woman Over Family Properties In Divorce Cases

By Isimeme Andrew Esq. Women’s property rights at the collapse of a marital union? In light of rising divorce rates,…

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The Recognition And Enforcement Of Foreign Judgements In Nigeria

By Oyetola Muyiwa Atoyebi, SAN INTRODUCTION The concept of enforcement of judgment more often than not stems from the unwillingness…

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