Tag: nigerian evidence law
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Can Your Husband or Wife Be Forced to Testify Against You in Nigeria? What the Evidence Act Says
Can your husband or wife be forced to testify against you in Nigeria? The Evidence Act 2011, as amended, provides specific rules on when spouses can be compelled to testify and protects certain communications made during marriage. This article explains the law, its exceptions, and the important distinction between spousal testimony and marital communications.
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Are WhatsApp Chats and Emails Admissible as Evidence in Nigerian Courts?
Are WhatsApp chats admissible in Nigerian courts? This article examines electronic evidence under Section 84 of the Evidence Act, outlining requirements for admissibility, certification, and practical steps to ensure digital communications are properly tendered and relied upon in court proceedings.
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Legal Principles on Court Visits to the Locus in Quo in Nigeria
A visit to the locus in quo allows a court to inspect the physical location or property in dispute in order to clarify evidence, particularly in land or property cases. Nigerian courts use this evidential tool to clarify conflicting testimony, understand the physical features of a disputed site, and properly evaluate the evidence before reaching…