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Whether Multiple Parties Could File a Joint Application Under the Fundamental Rights (Enforcement Procedure) Rules

CASE TITLE: NUWAWAN & ORS v. IGP ABUJA & ORS (2023) LPELR-61580(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 7TH DECEMBER, 2023 JUSTICES: STEPHEN JONAH…

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Application on the Rule in Kojo II v. Bonsie

CASE TITLE:  YAHAYA & ANOR V. CHAMBAJI (2024) LPELR-61726(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 15TH MARCH, 2024 PRACTICE AREA: LAND LAW LEAD JUDGMENT: ITA…

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Position of the Law Where an Offer Requires Acceptance to Be Communicated in a ‘Special Way’

CASE TITLE: DIKEOCHA v. ONWUCHEKWA & ORS (2024) LPELR-61794(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 27TH MARCH, 2024 PRACTICE AREA: LAW OF CONTRACT LEAD…

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The Position of the Law on the Jurisdiction of the Federal High Court on Matters Affecting the Federal Government or Any of Its Agencies

CASE TITLE: EFCC v. B.T. MOTORS & TECHNICAL SERVICES LTD & ORS (2024) LPELR-61759(CA)JUDGMENT DATE: 14TH MARCH, 2024PRACTICE AREA: PRACTICE…

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Who Is Granted Custody of the Children After a Marriage Dissolution?

CASE TITLE: AKINMOSIN v. AKINMOSIN (2023) LPELR-61125 (CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 3RD OCTOBER, 2023 JUSTICES: OYEBISI FOLAYEMI OMOLEYE, JCACORDELIA IFEOMA JOMBO-OFO,…

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What Is the Required Standard of Proof in Matrimonial Causes?

CASE TITLE:  ADESOJI v. AJETOMOBI (2024) LPELR-61757 (CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 12TH MARCH, 2024 PRACTICE AREA: MATRIMONIAL CAUSES LEAD JUDGMENT: ONYEKACHI AJA…

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Does a Party Who Is Held to Be in Contempt of an Order of Court Have the Right to Be Heard?

CASE TITLE: AKOTEX ENERGY LTD & ORS v. ACCESS BANK PLC (2024) LPELR-61728(CA)JUDGMENT DATE: 12TH MARCH, 2024PRACTICE AREA: PRACTICE AND…

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Instance(s) Where a Court Can Raise Issues Suo Motu and Determine It Without Hearing Parties

CASE TITLE: IGP v. ACHI (2024) LPELR-61781 (SC) JUDGMENT DATE: 23RD FEBRUARY, 2024 PRACTICE AREA: PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE LEAD JUDGMENT: JOHN…

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The Appropriate Court to Seek Leave to Appeal as an Interested Party?

CASE TITLE: ARUWA & ANOR v. CHEKWAYIGNA & ANOR (2024) LPELR-61649(CA)JUDGMENT DATE: 26TH FEBRUARY, 2024PRACTICE AREA: APPEALLEAD JUDGMENT: CORDELIA IFEOMA…

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Is a No Case Submission Applicable in Civil Cases?

CASE TITLE: MUHAMMAD v. SULEIMAN (2024) LPELR-61695(CA)JUDGMENT DATE: 26TH FEBRUARY, 2024PRACTICE AREA: CIVIL PROCEDURELEAD JUDGMENT: MUHAMMED LAWAL SHUAIBU, J.C.A. SUMMARY…

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