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How to File a Case in Court in Nigeria: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide
How to file a case in court in Nigeria explained in simple terms. Learn the steps involved, the documents you may need, court fees, service of processes, and what happens after filing.
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How to Set Up a Family Trust in Nigeria: A Practical Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to set up a family trust in Nigeria, from identifying beneficiaries and appointing trustees to preparing the trust deed, registering Incorporated Trustees, funding the trust and managing family assets for future generations.
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Must Lawyers Affix Stamps to Affidavits They Depose To?
A lawyer who deposes to an affidavit as a witness is not required to affix a professional stamp and seal to the affidavit.
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When to Draw the Line: Courts and Preliminary Objections in Nigerian Law
Preliminary objections are intended to address threshold issues and should not be used to determine substantive matters before those issues are properly heard.
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Can a Bank Account Be Frozen Without a Court Order in Nigeria?
Freezing a bank account without lawful authority can raise serious questions about due process, property rights and the remedies available to affected account holders in Nigeria.
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A Look at Divorce Proceedings in Olaniyan v. Olaniyan: Testimony, Evidence, and Grounds for Dissolution
Divorce proceedings in Nigeria involve specific statutory requirements, including proof that a marriage has broken down irretrievably. Learn whether a petitioner must personally testify and the evidence required to support a petition for dissolution of marriage.
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Understanding Counter-Claims in Nigerian Law
Counter-claims allow defendants to pursue claims against plaintiffs within existing proceedings. This guide examines their nature as cross-actions and whether a defendant may use a counter-claim against a co-defendant in Nigerian courts.
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Embedding Counterclaims in Counter Affidavits
Originating summons proceedings rely heavily on affidavit evidence. This article examines whether a respondent may incorporate a counterclaim in a counter-affidavit and the guidance provided by the Court of Appeal in Ituen v. Speaker, Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly & Ors.
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Proving Desertion in Matrimonial Cases
Desertion is more than spouses living apart. Nigerian matrimonial law requires proof of specific elements before desertion can be relied upon in a petition for dissolution of marriage.
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Freedom of Expression, Public Commentary and Defamation in Nigeria.
Freedom of expression and the protection of reputation can come into conflict when public commentary, criticism or online discussions concern identifiable individuals. Nigerian defamation law considers the words used, their context, the meaning conveyed and the circumstances of publication when determining whether a statement may give rise to legal liability.
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Legal Protections and Remedies For Nigerian Tenants
Tenants in Nigeria have legal protections against unlawful eviction and other tenancy disputes, with remedies available where landlords fail to follow the applicable legal process.
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Understanding the Declaration of Title to Land in Nigeria
A practical guide to the five recognised methods of proving title to land in Nigeria, including traditional history, documents of title, acts of ownership, long possession and ownership of connected land.
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