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Whether the Rebranding of Leased Premises Can Amount to Subletting Same?

CASE TITLE: A. Y. OIL & PETROCHEMICAL LTD & ANOR v. ETERNA PLC (2023) LPELR-60709(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 8TH JUNE, 2023 PRACTICE…

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Position of the Law as Regards Taking the Evidence of a Child under 14 Years

INTRODUCTION: This appeal borders on the Offence of Sexual Assault. CASE TITLE: MATHEW v. STATE OF LAGOS (2023) LPELR-60684(CA) JUDGMENT…

2 years ago

Position of the Law on the Dismissal of an Election Petition

INTRODUCTION: This appeal borders on the propriety or otherwise of the dismissal of an Election Petition. CASE TITLE: ADEIZA &…

2 years ago

Whether an Appellate Court Will Award Post-Judgment Interest where the Trial Court Had Declined to Award Same

CASE TITLE:      IGBADOO & ANOR v. KEYSTONE BANK LTD (2023) LPELR-60478(CA) JUDGMENT DATE:      26TH MAY, 2023 JUSTICES:              …

2 years ago

Importance of Publication in Establishing the Tort of Defamation

INTRODUCTION: This appeal borders on the Tort of Defamation. FACTS: This is an appeal against the judgment of the Delta…

2 years ago

General Principles Of Law On Proof Of Title To Land

INTRODUCTION: This appeal borders on Proof of Title to Land. FACTS: This appeal is against the decision of the High…

2 years ago

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:…

2 years ago

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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