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THOUGH A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY RAISES A REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION IN FAVOUR OF ITS HOLDER, THE COURT MAY SET IT ASIDE

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THOUGH A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY RAISES A REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION IN FAVOUR OF ITS HOLDER, THE COURT MAY SET IT ASIDE

lawpavilion December 5, 2018

CASE TITLE: ORBIAM & ORS V. ADAMA & ORS (2018) LPELR-45886(CA) PRACTICE AREA: LAND LAW LEAD JUDGMENT...

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FOR A CONFESSIONAL STATEMENT TO ATTRACT AND SUPPORT A CONVICTION, IT MUST BE PROVED TO BE FREE, VOLUNTARY AND UNAMBIGUOUS

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FOR A CONFESSIONAL STATEMENT TO ATTRACT AND SUPPORT A CONVICTION, IT MUST BE PROVED TO BE FREE, VOLUNTARY AND UNAMBIGUOUS

lawpavilion December 5, 2018

CASE TITLE: IDOKO V. STATE (2018) LPELR-45893(CA) PRACTICE AREA: CRIMINAL APPEAL LEAD JUDGMENT BY: ONYEKACHI AJA OTISI,...

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A DISCHARGE AND ACQUITTAL OF AN ACCUSED PERSON UNDER SECTION 159 OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE CODE (CPC) DOES NOT OPERATE AS A BAR TO FURTHER PROCEEDINGS AGAINST HIM

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A DISCHARGE AND ACQUITTAL OF AN ACCUSED PERSON UNDER SECTION 159 OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE CODE (CPC) DOES NOT OPERATE AS A BAR TO FURTHER PROCEEDINGS AGAINST HIM

lawpavilion December 5, 2018

CASE TITLE: KWARRA V. FRN (2018) LPELR-45956(CA) PRACTICE AREA: CRIMINAL PROCEDURE LEAD JUDGMENT BY: JUMMAI HANNATU SANKEY,...

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EFFECT OF THE THIRD ALTERATION TO THE CONSTITUTION ON THE JURISDICTION OF THE FEDERAL AND STATE HIGH COURTS TO HEAR LABOUR AND INDUSTRIAL MATTERS PENDING BEFORE THEM

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EFFECT OF THE THIRD ALTERATION TO THE CONSTITUTION ON THE JURISDICTION OF THE FEDERAL AND STATE HIGH COURTS TO HEAR LABOUR AND INDUSTRIAL MATTERS PENDING BEFORE THEM

lawpavilion December 5, 2018

CASE TITLE: THE INCORPORATED TRUSTEES OF THE NIGERIAN BAPTIST CONVENTION V. OJO (2018) LPELR-45933(CA) PRACTICE AREA: JURISDICTION...

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INSTANCES WHERE EVIDENCE THAT WAS NOT FRONTLOADED WILL BE ADMISSIBLE

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INSTANCES WHERE EVIDENCE THAT WAS NOT FRONTLOADED WILL BE ADMISSIBLE

lawpavilion December 5, 2018

CASE TITLE: MINISTER FOR WORKS, HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT & ORS V. OGUNGBE (2018) LPELR-45977(CA) PRACTICE AREA:...

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CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH EVIDENCE THAT WAS NOT FRONTLOADED WILL BE ADMISSIBLE

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CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH EVIDENCE THAT WAS NOT FRONTLOADED WILL BE ADMISSIBLE

lawpavilion November 28, 2018

CASE TITLE: MINISTER FOR WORKS, HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT & ORS v. OGUNGBE (2018) LPELR-45977(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 14TH...

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EFFECT OF A WRIT OF SUMMONS SIGNED IN THE NAME OF A LAW FIRM

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EFFECT OF A WRIT OF SUMMONS SIGNED IN THE NAME OF A LAW FIRM

lawpavilion November 28, 2018

CASE TITLE: FRIN v. IFERI & ORS (2018) LPELR-45931(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 12TH NOVEMBER, 2018 PRACTICE AREA: CIVIL PROCEDURE LEAD...

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POSITION OF THE LAW WHERE THERE IS NO VALID NOTICE OF REVOCATION OF RIGHT OF OCCUPANCY

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POSITION OF THE LAW WHERE THERE IS NO VALID NOTICE OF REVOCATION OF RIGHT OF OCCUPANCY

lawpavilion November 28, 2018

CASE TITLE: ST. PETER PARISH MAKURDI v. REGISTERED TRUSTEES OF DEEPER LIFE BIBLE CHURCH & ORS (2018) LPELR-45892(CA)...

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WHETHER IT IS THE NAME OF A PARTY WITHOUT LOCUS STANDI THAT WILL BE STRUCK OUT AND NOT THE ENTIRE SUIT

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WHETHER IT IS THE NAME OF A PARTY WITHOUT LOCUS STANDI THAT WILL BE STRUCK OUT AND NOT THE ENTIRE SUIT

lawpavilion November 28, 2018

CASE TITLE: ASHIKI & ORS v. ABUBAKAR & ORS (2018) LPELR-45895(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 2ND NOVEMBER, 2018 PRACTICE AREA: CHIEFTAINCY...

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DEVOLUTION OF PROPERTY OF A DECEASED PERSON UNDER YORUBA CUSTOMARY LAW

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DEVOLUTION OF PROPERTY OF A DECEASED PERSON UNDER YORUBA CUSTOMARY LAW

lawpavilion November 28, 2018

CASE TITLE: COLE & ANOR v. SUNMOLA & ORS (2018) LPELR-45978(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 14TH NOVEMBER, 2018 PRACTICE AREA: ADMINISTRATION...

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