In a country where being free is more dangerous than being powerful, Section 35 of the Nigerian Constitution is supposed to be your shield. But what happens when the people...
In this Article, we look at the decision of the Supreme Court of Nigeria in EMEKA v. OKOROAFOR & ORS (2017) LPELR – 41738(SC) focusing on the interpretation of Section 40...
In a judgment that is set to redefine estate administration and banking practices in Nigeria, the Supreme Court has firmly declared that the death of a bank customer does not...
This article revolves around the interpretation and application of the Money Lenders Law in the context of whether a transaction falls within its purview. Below is a structured analysis...
RE: OGEDENGE v. PEOPLE OF LAGOS STATE (2019) LPELR – 48850 (CA)This case deals with procedural compliance under the Administration of Criminal Justice Law of Lagos State (ACJL) 2011,...
This article deals with the constitutional guarantee of fair hearing under Section 36(1) of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria and references interpretations of similar provisions under the 1979 Constitution....
Filing a lawsuit in Nigeria involves navigating the country’s legal framework, which blends common law, statutory law, islamic law and customary law. While the process may seem daunting, understanding...
The United Kingdom’s Constitution is a unique and complex framework that governs the legal and political structure of the UK. Unlike many other countries, the UK does not have...
The decision in VAB Petroleum Inc. v. Momah (2013) LPELR-19770 (SC) from the Supreme Court of Nigeria deals with the question of whether a party in a civil suit...
RE: GROSVENOR CASINOS LTD v. HALAOUI (2009) LPELR – 1340 (SC)“No judgment shall be ordered to be registered under this Ordinance if- (a) the Original Court acted without Jurisdiction;...