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A colleague’s client was found in possession of an exotic (Range Rover) stolen vehicle, barely days after the theft. Naturally, it is almost certain to […]

The authority exercised according to the principle of due process of law or a judicial proceeding conducted to conform to the fundamental concepts of justice […]

Tendering a document is merely the physical process whereby a document is received by the court as evidence. Evidence means any species of proof legally […]

A scenario where an independent company engaged the services of a lawyer with a written contract between the parties for a legal retainer at a […]

In Nigeria, parties to civil actions are usually responsible for their litigation costs.

A lawyer was briefed by a client (purchaser) to make out legal documents for specific transactions, which the client used to close a land deal. […]

A request for the postponement of a legal proceeding was made by the Defendant’s Counsel in a lawsuit. The request for adjournment was met with […]

A matter pending at the High Court had suffered several previous adjournments at the instance of the Defendant whose counsel insisted on remaining within the […]

Legal practitioners must maintain the honour of the court, create a courteous atmosphere (decorum) in the court, and uphold the dignity of the legal profession. […]