Tag: judgment enforcement
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Can You Ignore a Court Order Because You Have Appealed Against It? What Nigerian Law Says
Can you ignore a court order simply because you have appealed against it? Under Nigerian law, filing an appeal does not automatically stay the operation or execution of a judgment or court order. This article examines what recent decisions of the Nigerian courts say about the binding effect of subsisting court orders and the need…
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Garnishee Proceedings in Nigeria: How to Enforce a Money Judgment
Garnishee proceedings provide a legal means for enforcing a money judgment against funds belonging to a judgment debtor that are held by a third party.