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Whether the Corporate Affairs Commission Needs a Court Order to Conduct an Investigation into the Affairs of a Company

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Whether the Corporate Affairs Commission Needs a Court Order to Conduct an Investigation into the Affairs of a Company

lawpavilion April 30, 2024

CASE TITLE: J.A. ODUTOLA PROPERTY DEV & INVESTMENT CO. LTD. v. CAC (2024) LPELR-61717(CA)JUDGMENT DATE: 8TH MARCH,...

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Navigating the Nuances: Circumstances When the Defense of ‘Volenti Non Fit Injuria’ Will Be Inapplicable in a Banker-Customer Transaction

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Navigating the Nuances: Circumstances When the Defense of ‘Volenti Non Fit Injuria’ Will Be Inapplicable in a Banker-Customer Transaction

lawpavilion April 23, 2024

CASE TITLE: FIDELITY BANK PLC v. PETER (2024) LPELR-61551(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 5TH JANUARY, 2024 JUSTICES: HAMMA AKAWU...

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Is a No Case Submission Applicable in Civil Cases?

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Is a No Case Submission Applicable in Civil Cases?

lawpavilion March 26, 2024

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

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Top 10 Tips to Set Your Law Firm on the Path of Productivity in the New Year

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Top 10 Tips to Set Your Law Firm on the Path of Productivity in the New Year

lawpavilion January 5, 2024

Introduction The new year is a time for reflection, goal-setting, and planning for the future. For law...

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Service of Court Processes outside jurisdiction under the Sheriffs and Civil Processes Act: A Note on the recent case of Alli v Okoloko (2023) LPELR-60700(CA)

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Service of Court Processes outside jurisdiction under the Sheriffs and Civil Processes Act: A Note on the recent case of Alli v Okoloko (2023) LPELR-60700(CA)

lawpavilion November 9, 2023

Nigeria is a common-law country that operates under a Federal Constitution. It consists of 36 states and...

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The Evidence Act of 2023: A Remarkable Advancement in Nigeria’s Jurisprudence

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The Evidence Act of 2023: A Remarkable Advancement in Nigeria’s Jurisprudence

lawpavilion October 30, 2023

Prior to the enactment of the Evidence Act, the English Common Law of Evidence was applied in...

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Out-of-Court Settlement Should Include Lawyer’s Fees- Industrial Court Rules

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Out-of-Court Settlement Should Include Lawyer’s Fees- Industrial Court Rules

lawpavilion October 19, 2023

The National Industrial Court Port-Harcourt Division, presided over by Hon. Justice Nelson Ogbuanya has held that a...

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5 Proven Tips to Boost Your Productivity as a Lawyer

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5 Proven Tips to Boost Your Productivity as a Lawyer

lawpavilion October 11, 2023

In the ever-evolving world of law, where every minute can have a significant impact, productivity isn’t just...

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CAN A JUDGE LOSE JURISDICTION TO SIT ON A MATTER BY MERE FACT OF HIS TRANSFER TO ANOTHER JUDICIAL DIVISION OF THE SAME STATE?

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CAN A JUDGE LOSE JURISDICTION TO SIT ON A MATTER BY MERE FACT OF HIS TRANSFER TO ANOTHER JUDICIAL DIVISION OF THE SAME STATE?

lawpavilion June 11, 2020

CASE TITLE: IGBE v. ILOM & ORS (2020) LPELR-49601(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 5TH MAY, 2020 PRACTICE AREA: LAND LAW...

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THE PROOF OF PENETRATION UNDER THE OFFENCE OF RAPE

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THE PROOF OF PENETRATION UNDER THE OFFENCE OF RAPE

lawpavilion June 11, 2020

CASE TITLE: JOHN v. STATE (2020) LPELR-49635(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 18TH MAY, 2020 PRACTICE AREA: CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE LEAD...

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