Tag: Nigerian Civil Procedure
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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.