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Can an Accused Make Arguments on Innocence of a Co-Accused Who Did Not Appeal to Prove His Innocence

CASE TITLE:  LAMBERT NWIKO v. THE STATE (2022) LPELR-57747(SC) JUDGMENT DATE:  13TH MAY, 2022 JUSTICES:  CHIMA CENTUS NWEZE, JSC AMINA…

4 years ago

Whether Exemplary Damages Must Be Pleaded and Proved by an Applicant in a Fundamental Rights Enforcement Suit?

It has been a difficult thing to believe that some of our courts require an applicant in a fundamental rights…

4 years ago

Update Alert: Your Prime Android just got better!

You asked for a beautiful experience for Prime users, a complete and deluxe legal research experience with even more possibilities…

4 years ago

Electoral Act: Supreme Court Strikes Out Buhari’s Suit Challenging Section 84(12

The Supreme Court on Friday struck out President Muhammadu Buhari and the Attorney General of the Federation’s suit challenging Section…

4 years ago

NBA (Lagos) Electoral Reforms Sensitization Committee 2023 Elections; The Bar And The Bench As Democratic Drivers

THE SALIENT INNOVATIONS IN THE ELECTORAL ACT The fact that laws are not self-executory and the outcome of the election…

4 years ago

Digital Street: What Does Blockchain Mean for Land Registration?

Blockchain seems to be the missing piece in a lot of sectors that would improve transparency speed and data security. According…

4 years ago

Whether Sourcing for Funds from a Stranger to a Contract Will Make Same a Party That Can Sue and Be Sued on The Contract

PRACTICE AREA:  Contract- Parties to Contract CASE TITLE:  AFRICA HEALTH TELEVISION LTD (AHTV) & ORS v. SWIFT MOH TRAVELS AND…

4 years ago

Nature of International Commercial Transactions – FBN Plc v. Standard Polyplastic Industries Ltd

This appeal borders on Breach of Commercial Contract. CASE TITLE: FBN PLC v. STANDARD POLYPLASTIC INDUSTRIES LTD (2022) LPELR-57684(SC) JUDGMENT DATE:…

4 years ago

Whether the Public Officers Protection Act Applies to Suits Instituted Under the Fundamental Rights (Enforcement Procedure) Rules- Minister of Defence v. Yaganami

INTRODUCTION This appeal borders on the Enforcement of Fundamental Rights. CASE TITLE: MINISTER OF DEFENCE v. YAGANAMI & ANOR (2022)…

4 years ago

Duty of Court to Serve Hearing Notice on Parties Who Were Absent When a Case Was Adjourned- Heritage Bank v. Awolesi

CASE TITLE: HERITAGE BANK v. AWOLESI (2022) LPELR-57732(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 9TH JUNE, 2022 PRACTICE AREA: PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE LEAD JUDGMENT: PETER OYINKENIMIEMI…

4 years ago