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The Presumption of the Law Where Stolen Property Is Found in Possession of a Person Immediately/Soon After a Theft

CASE TITLE: OLUWASEGUN v. STATE (2024) LPELR-62035 (CA)JUDGMENT DATE: 12TH APRIL, 2024PRACTICE AREA: CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURELEAD JUDGMENT: BINTA FATIMA…

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Powers of the Police With Respect to Investigation of Criminal Allegations

CASE TITLE: MUSA v. COP LAGOS STATE & ORS (2024) LPELR-61941 (CA)JUDGMENT DATE: 22ND MARCH, 2024PRACTICE AREA: CONSTITUTIONAL LAWLEAD JUDGMENT:…

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Whether Interference With Right to Property Must Be Strictly in Accordance to the Law

CASE TITLE: OGBUJI & ORS v. OGBONNA & ORS (2024) LPELR-62168(SC)JUDGMENT DATE: 22ND MARCH, 2024PRACTICE AREA: CIVIL PROCEDURELEAD JUDGMENT: UGOCHUKWU…

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The Concept Of Void And Voidable Marriages In Nigeria (1)

By Dave Ajetomobi There are various matrimonial reliefs available under the Matrimonial Causes Act (hereinafter referred to as the Act)…

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The Central Bank Of Nigeria As “Public Officer” In Garnishee Proceedings: An Understanding Of The Intricacies Of Garnishee Proceedings Under Nigerian Law

By Oliver Azi Here, the “Judgment Creditor” is the person who was successful in a suit and the court has granted the…

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Competence Of Originating Process Signed “For” Or “By Proxy”

In the Supreme Court of Nigeria Holden at Abuja On Friday, the 8th day of March, 2024 Before Their Lordships…

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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…

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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:…

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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…

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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…

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