2017 April

  • The Supreme Court of Nigeria has raised an alarm over the frequency of appeals based on improper arraignments.

    • April 30, 2017
    • Posted by: Stephen Azubuike
    • Category: Case Law Blog
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    valid arraignment
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  • The constitutional right to life of a deceased person can be enforced by his dependants.

    • April 19, 2017
    • Posted by: Stephen Azubuike
    • Category: Case Law Blog
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    Right to life of the dead can be enforced.
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  • The mere fact that a contract is in foreign currency does not make a dispute arising a foreign exchange matter.

    • April 13, 2017
    • Posted by: Stephen Azubuike
    • Category: Case Law Blog
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    Foreign currency contract does not mean foreign exchange matter
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  • The courts must consider the current value of the Naira in awarding damages.

    • April 7, 2017
    • Posted by: Stephen Azubuike
    • Category: Case Law Blog
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    Courts must consider current value of naira
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  • The courts have jurisdiction to determine pre-election matter even after the conduct of the election.

    • April 5, 2017
    • Posted by: Stephen Azubuike
    • Category: Case Law Blog
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    Issue of qualification for election
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  • Notable pronouncement on the administration of justice – Pats-Acholonu, JSC

    • April 4, 2017
    • Posted by: Stephen Azubuike
    • Category: Case Law Blog
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    lawyer must uphold justice
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  • The authenticity of the record of appeal can be challenged.

    • April 4, 2017
    • Posted by: Stephen Azubuike
    • Category: Case Law Blog
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    Record of Appeal
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