Category: Nigerian Cases
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The Doctrine Of Riparian Rights It is an incontrovertible fact that water is a highly valued and sought after natural resource, especially considering the reality that water is pivotal to economic growth of a nation. Water scarcity is a common phenomenon in many countries, most especially in third world countries. Thus, conflicts between individuals over…
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The Legal Implications of Signing Court Processes with a Law Firm’s Name in Lieu of Legal Practitioner’s Name in Nigeria The name of the person who appended the signature on court processes is very necessary to its credibility. It adds weight and merit to the processes brought before the court. Without a name, the court…
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The Nexus Between Alternative Dispute Resolutions and Cultural Practices It is undeniable that disputes are the shadows cast by human interaction and are inevitable yet manageable. Think about this– a Ghanaian technology company employed the service of a prolific Nigerian software developer to build an efficient and user-friendly website to engage with their clients. In…
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Export and Import Trade: Nature, Types, Duties, Risks Arising From Such Contracts and, Applicable Laws Export and import trade are fundamental components of international commerce, facilitating economic growth, access to foreign markets, and cross-border exchanges of goods and services. These transactions are governed by complex legal frameworks that regulate contractual obligations, risk allocation, and dispute…
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Proof Of Defection In Nigeria: A Pipe Dream In View Of The Supreme Court Decision In Appeal No. SC/CV/1174/2024 This article considers proof of membership of another political party after defection, as condition precedent for a member of parliament to lose his seat. This is in view of the Supreme Court judgement in Appeal No.…
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Anti-Suit Injunctions: An Appraisal Of Judicial Attitude To The Concept Of Party Autonomy In Nigeria
Abstract The concept of party autonomy is one which is at the core of arbitration; It presupposes that parties are at liberty to determine how their disputes should be resolved. To preserve the integrity of the arbitral process, the court must recognize and give effect to the mutual choice of the parties where it is…
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Judicial Immunity In Nigeria For an effective administration of justice and judicial integrity is the need for judicial immunity in Nigeria. Judicial immunity has gained currency in disparate jurisdictions, such as the United States of America and India respectively. However, the protectionist shield enjoyed by judicial officers is not absolute. The application of judicial immunity,…
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Alhaja Jaratu Abeje V. Alhaji Tijani Alade & Anor. (2010) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report SIDI DAUDA BAGE, J.C.A. The appeal arose from the judgment of the High Court of Justice, Oyo State, sitting at Ibadan (hereinafter called ‘The trial Court’), delivered by Honourable Justice O. O. Adesina, J. of 29th August, 1996 wherein the claims…
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Stephen Haruna V The Attorney-general Of The Federation (2010) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report MARY U. PETER ODILI, J.C.A. This is an appeal against the decision dated 6th October 2008 of the High Court of Justice, Abuja FCT, presided by Honourable Justice A. M. Taiba wherein the Accused/Appellant was convicted to death by hanging for the…
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Abdulrahaman Yusuf V. Federal Republic Of Nigeria (2010) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report AYOBODE OLUJIMI LOKULO-SODIPE, J.C.A. This is an appeal against the judgment delivered on 10/1/2008 by the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja presided over by Honourable Justice M.M. Dodo convicting the Appellant of the offence of culpable homicide not punishable with…