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Can a Party Recover Money Paid Under an Invalid Contract?

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Can a Party Recover Money Paid Under an Invalid Contract?

lawpavilion August 15, 2024

CASE TITLE: KASUWA v. ILIYA (2024) LPELR-62627(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 25 JUNE 2024 PRACTICE AREA: PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE LEAD...

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Essence of the Doctrine of Acquiescence

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Essence of the Doctrine of Acquiescence

lawpavilion August 15, 2024

CASE TITLE: OTUEDON v. OFOR (2024) LPELR-62650 (SC)JUDGMENT DATE: 12 JULY 2024PRACTICE AREA: LAND LAWLEAD JUDGMENT: CHIOMA...

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Functions of an Investigating Police Officer

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Functions of an Investigating Police Officer

lawpavilion August 15, 2024

CASE TITLE: ANIMASHAUN v. STATE (2024) LPELR-62550 (CA)JUDGMENT DATE: 12 JULY 2024PRACTICE AREA: CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURELEAD...

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Essential Proofs for Winning a Claim for Arrears of Rent, Mesne Profits, and Terminal Repairs

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Essential Proofs for Winning a Claim for Arrears of Rent, Mesne Profits, and Terminal Repairs

lawpavilion August 15, 2024

CASE TITLE: NDIC & ANOR v. ABIA (2024) LPELR-61974 (CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 27TH MARCH, 2024 JUSTICES: UCHECHUKWU...

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Elements of The Defenses of Provocation and Self-Defense

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Elements of The Defenses of Provocation and Self-Defense

lawpavilion August 13, 2024

In the Supreme Court of Nigeria Holden at Abuja On Friday, the 2nd day of February 2024...

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Enforcing Basic Labour Rights Through The Medium of Fundamental Human Rights: A Critique of The Decision in Basil Offoh v. IMT, Enugu & 2 Ors

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Enforcing Basic Labour Rights Through The Medium of Fundamental Human Rights: A Critique of The Decision in Basil Offoh v. IMT, Enugu & 2 Ors

lawpavilion August 13, 2024

By Folabi Kuti SAN Views on the National Industrial Court of Nigeria’s (NICN) power to adjudicate over...

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Supreme Court Clears Air on Tenure of Local Government Chairmen, Councilors

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Supreme Court Clears Air on Tenure of Local Government Chairmen, Councilors

lawpavilion August 13, 2024

The Certified True Copy (CTC) of the Supreme Court judgment regarding local government autonomy in Nigeria has...

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The Legal Effect of An “Obiter Dictum” Made by A Court: An Appraisal of The Supreme Court Judgement in AGF v. A.G. A.G. Abia State & 35 ORS SC/CV/343/2024

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The Legal Effect of An “Obiter Dictum” Made by A Court: An Appraisal of The Supreme Court Judgement in AGF v. A.G. A.G. Abia State & 35 ORS SC/CV/343/2024

lawpavilion August 10, 2024

By Goodhope Okechukwu Orji (Esq.) Indeed, Nigeria is an organized society where individuals and/or institutions approach the...

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Adducing Fresh Evidence on Appeal (Court of Appeal and The Supreme Court): The Principles in Maduekwe v. Anambra State Govt. [2024] 11 NWLR (Pt. 1949) 381

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Adducing Fresh Evidence on Appeal (Court of Appeal and The Supreme Court): The Principles in Maduekwe v. Anambra State Govt. [2024] 11 NWLR (Pt. 1949) 381

lawpavilion August 10, 2024

By Oliver Azi Last week, the Law Lords at the Supreme Court gave judgment in the age-long...

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Quantum of Damages for Wrongful Termination of Private Employment

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Quantum of Damages for Wrongful Termination of Private Employment

lawpavilion August 10, 2024

In the Supreme Court of Nigeria Holden at Abuja On Tuesday, the 27th day of February, 2024...

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