Nigerian Lawyers

Purpose of a Power of Attorney

CASE TITLE: GIDADO v. LAWAN (2024) LPELR-62724(CA)JUDGMENT DATE: 6TH AUGUST, 2024PRACTICE AREA: LAND LAWLEAD JUDGMENT: ITA GEORGE MBABA, J.C.A. SUMMARY…

3 months ago

Breaking Beer Bottles is Economic Sabotage, Federal High Court Holds

In judgement delivered by the Honourable Mr Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court Abuja (Court 9) on May…

3 months ago

Can a Non-Party Challenge a Court Judgment?

CASE TITLE: AKUT & ORS v. RWANG & ORS (2024) LPELR-61664(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 22ND FEBRUARY, 2024 JUSTICES: ONYEKACHI AJA OTISI,…

7 months ago

Whether a Petitioner Who Alleges Non-Compliance with the Provisions of the Electoral Act Must Show How It Substantially Affected the Result of the Election

CASE TITLE: AMINU & ANOR v. INEC & ORS (2024) LPELR-61787(SC)JUDGMENT DATE: 19TH JANUARY, 2024PRACTICE AREA: ELECTION PETITIONLEAD JUDGMENT: UWANI…

7 months ago

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

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

7 months ago

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

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

7 months ago

Is a No Case Submission Applicable in Civil Cases?

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

8 months ago

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)

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

1 year ago

What A Claimant Relying on Inheritance as His Root of Title Must Prove

CASE TITLE: EKHAGUERE & ORS v. IZIBIRI & ANOR (2023) LPELR-60996(CA)JUDGMENT DATE: JUNE 13, 2023PRACTICE AREA: LAND LAWLEAD JUDGMENT: SYBIL…

1 year ago

5 Proven Tips to Boost Your Productivity as a Lawyer

In the ever-evolving world of law, where every minute can have a significant impact, productivity isn't just a goal—it's a…

1 year ago