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MOST COUNSEL APPEARING BEFORE THE SUPREME COURT CITE CASES LIKE ROBOTS – NWEZE, JSC

Access Bank Plc v. Onwuliri [2021] 6 NWLR (Pt. 1773) 391 at 418-419 My Lords, permit me to make one observation before signing off this Judgment. Learned Counsel for the Appellant, like most Counsel appearing before us, has the tendency of adopting a mechanical, robotic approach to the citation of cases. In the instant appeal, […]

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May 23, 2021
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ON LIMIT TO POWERS OF THE SUPREME COURT UNDER SECTION 22 OF THE SUPREME COURT ACT

Case Law

SUPREME COURT FORBIDS LAWYERS FROM PLEADING ALLOCUTUS

Francis v. Federal Republic of Nigeria [2021] 5 NWLR (Pt. 1769) 398 at 412, per Eko, JSC: “Allocutus”, as defined in Earl Jowitt: The Dictionary of English Law, is what the convict has to say why the court should not proceed to sentence him. That is, what the convict shows “Why the sentence should not […]

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April 26, 2021
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Business Case Law

HOW TO SAVE YOUR ACCOUNT FROM BANK’S EXCESS CHARGES: BUSINESS AND LEGAL TACTICS

One of the recurring issues with many banks in Nigeria is the issue of excess and illegal bank charges on accounts held by customers. The situation often arises from loan transactions. When you obtain a bank loan, there are a number of charges that it might attract along the way as part of the loan […]

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April 22, 2021
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Case Law Crime Report

SUPREME COURT AFFIRMS THE CONVICTION OF A PASTOR AND ANOTHER WHO SOLD TWO LADIES INTO PROSTITUTION: LESSONS

Given the level of unemployment and poverty in the country, many young people continue to fall victims of human trafficking, especially young ladies. The prevalence of this vice led the Government into passing the law known as Trafficking in Persons Prohibition Law Enforcement and Administration Act, 2003 (“Trafficking Act”). Notwithstanding, the illegal business is still […]

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April 8, 2021
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Case Law

YOUNG SHALL GROW MOTORS ATTEMPTS TO BUY PROPERTY WITH PHOTOCOPIES OF BANK DRAFT BUT THE COURT STOOD IN THE WAY

The Story Young Shall Grow Motors Ltd. v. Onalaja [2021] 3 NWLR (Pt. 1763) 300 The facts of this case are quite interesting. A popular transport company, Young Shall Grow Motors Ltd, also known as “The Young” (“the Appellant”) was a tenant to the Onalaja Family (1st – 4th Respondents) at the property known as […]

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April 7, 2021
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Notable Pronouncements

SUPREME COURT LAMBASTS LAWYERS WHO ASSIST LITIGANTS TO FRUSTRATE ARBITRATION AWARDS

Metroline (Nig.) Ltd. v. Dikko [2021] 2 NWLR (Pt. 1761) 422 at 445, per Rhodes-Vivour, JSC Notable Pronouncement I intend to comment on the disturbing trend where all manner of appeals are filed against awards. It is time litigants fully understand, respect and appreciate the nature of arbitration agreements they freely enter into. It is […]

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March 30, 2021
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Case Law

SUPREME COURT FAULTS THE DISMISSAL OF A UNIJOS STAFF FIRED FOR ALLEGEDLY EXTORTING NEW STUDENTS: LESSONS

The Story Eze v. University of Jos [2021] 2 NWLR (Pt. 1760) 208 SC Sylvanus Eze was a senior staff of the University of Jos working at the University’s Continuing Education Centre. He was accused of receiving money from newly admitted students of the University without authority. Eze was queried and subsequently suspended by the […]

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March 25, 2021
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COURT OF APPEAL HOLDS THAT IT IS ABSURD TO PROMOTE AN EMPLOYEE WITHOUT SALARY INCREMENT

Case Law

IT IS UNFAIR TO LABEL EXPERT WITNESS AS MERCENARY – SUPREME COURT CAUTIONS CHIEF WOLE OLANIPEKUN SAN

Expert witness In dealing with certain facts of a case, the courts sometimes rely on the evidence of experts in a particular field as it pertains to the case. This is in order to ensure that no stone is left unturned in doing justice. However, the courts are not bound to accept the evidence of […]

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February 2, 2021
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Case Law

THE LAW DOES NOT RECOGNISE THE POSITION OF CHAIRMAN/MD/CEO FOR LIFE

U. O. O. (Nig.) Plc v. Maribe Okafor [2020] 11 NWLR (Pt. 1736) 409 The Story The facts of the above case are quite interesting. A man, the Late Nze Uche Okafor, had seven wives, and fifty-five children. Before his death, he tendered his resignation as the Chairman/Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Company to the […]

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December 10, 2020
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Case Law Notable Pronouncements

SUPREME COURT LIKENS COUNSEL WHO FILED FRIVOLOUS APPEAL TO A FRENCH BOURBON

In recent times, the Supreme Court of Nigeria has been lamenting against the filing of frivolous appeals especially by counsel whose skins are craving the feel of the highly coveted silky gowns. In demonstrating its displeasure, we have seen the apex Court awarding high costs against offending counsel. Frivolous appeals are mostly appeals touching on […]

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September 25, 2020
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