Tag: Nigerian Courts
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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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2026 Annual Legal Vacation: Vacation Dates for Nigeria’s Superior Courts
The 2026 Annual Legal Vacation dates for the High Court of the FCT, High Court of Lagos State, Federal High Court, National Industrial Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court of Nigeria, including arrangements for urgent matters.
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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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When a Defendant Fails to Defend a Case: Lessons for Civil and Criminal Litigation
When a defendant fails to defend a case, courts may enter judgment or still require strict proof. This article explains key principles, risks, and strategic lessons in civil and criminal litigation.
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Legal Consequences of Taking the Law into Your Own Hands
Resorting to self-help undermines the rule of law and attracts serious legal consequences. Nigerian courts consistently condemn unilateral actions during disputes, emphasizing that parties must seek redress through lawful processes rather than taking matters into their own hands.
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Oaths Act 2004: What Section 13 Requires and How Courts Treat Defective Witness Statements on Oath
Section 13 of the Oaths Act 2004 has important implications for witness statements on oath and how Nigerian courts deal with defects affecting their validity.
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Trial De Novo in Nigerian Courts: Meaning, Principles, and Legal Implications
Trial de novo allows a case to be heard afresh in appropriate circumstances. This post explains its meaning, application and when Nigerian courts may order a fresh hearing.
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Forum Shopping in Nigerian Jurisprudence: Meaning and Judicial Disapproval
Forum shopping involves pursuing the same dispute before different courts or forums in an attempt to obtain a favourable outcome. Nigerian courts have developed principles for addressing and preventing the practice.
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How to Raise and Prove a Counter-Claim in Nigerian Courts
A defendant may pursue a counter-claim in Nigerian courts by properly pleading the claim and establishing the facts and legal basis supporting it.
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Serving Hearing Notices by SMS or Email: What Nigerian Courts Say
Nigerian courts have considered whether hearing notices may be validly served by SMS or email, reflecting the growing role of electronic service in court proceedings.
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Forfeiture Proceedings in Nigerian Law
Forfeiture proceedings in Nigeria are governed by legal rules and procedures that determine when property may be seized or forfeited.
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How Nigerian Courts Decide Bail Applications
When considering a bail application, Nigerian courts assess several factors that may influence whether bail is granted or refused.
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Landlord-Tenant Disputes: Notice to Quit in Nigerian Jurisprudence
A valid notice to quit is an important step in landlord-tenant disputes, and Nigerian courts apply established legal principles in determining whether the notice and recovery process are proper.
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Legal Principles Governing Tenancy, Recovery of Premises, and Self-Help in Nigeria
Landlord-tenant disputes in Nigeria are governed by legal rules on tenancy, recovery of premises and the prohibition of self-help in resolving disputes.
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Marital Property and Joint Ownership in Nigerian Matrimonial Proceedings
Nigerian courts consider various legal principles when determining rights to marital property and questions of joint ownership during matrimonial proceedings.
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Can Criminal Proceedings Be Stayed Pending Appeal?
Filing an interlocutory appeal does not automatically stop a criminal trial in Nigeria. The law generally requires criminal proceedings to continue despite a pending appeal.
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Litigation Procedure in Nigeria: Cause of Action, Interlocutory Applications, and Jurisdiction
Nigerian litigation involves important procedural issues, including establishing a cause of action, navigating interlocutory applications and determining whether a court has jurisdiction.
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Statute of Limitation in Nigeria: Meaning, Effect, Recognized Exceptions and Common Time Limits for Filing Cases
Statutes of limitation set time limits for bringing legal claims in Nigeria, subject to recognised exceptions that may affect when a claim can still be pursued.
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When Public Officers Lose Their Legal Shield: Limits of the Public Officers Protection Act in Nigeria
The Public Officers Protection Act provides statutory protection for public officers, but that protection is subject to important limits and may not apply in every circumstance.
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When Silence Costs Everything: Court Affirms Judgment Against Defendants Who Failed to Defend Land Dispute
Failing to properly defend a land dispute can have serious consequences, including the possibility of judgment being entered where a claim is not effectively contested.