Tag: Self-Help
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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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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.