Appellate Oversight of Fact-Finding in Nigeria: A Case Study of Ekpos v. State (2003) FWLR (Pt. 166) 670
The trial judge, having seen and heard the witnesses directly, is considered best placed to evaluate credibility, demeanor, and weight …
The practices and procedures of the Court.
The trial judge, having seen and heard the witnesses directly, is considered best placed to evaluate credibility, demeanor, and weight …
The appellate process is not designed to be a rehearing of the entire case but a legal mechanism for correcting …
In the jurisprudential evolution of Nigeria’s legal system, few principles are more sacrosanct than the right to fair hearing and …
The principle of justice requires that every litigant be given a fair opportunity to prosecute or defend a claim.
The central issue in Olowe & Anor v. Aluko arose from an objection taken to the validity of a Statement …
Exploring the Principle of Ubi jus ibi remedium By P.L. Osakwe
Exploring the Principle of Ex turpi causa non oritur actio
“True justice is not found in statutes, but in the conscience of the court.” P.L. Osakwe
Anything that takes you to court is called "The cause of Action".
Moving a motion in court is very easy. In fact, appearing in court for any matter is very easy, you …
In the legal landscape, distinct professional roles often exist for those who practice law. Traditionally, a sharp divide separates barristers, …