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Beyond The Mere Witness: Compelling Third‑Party Disclosure To Identify Wrongdoers In Nigeria
For most of the history of civil procedure, a person who stood wholly outside a dispute, who had done no wrong and owed no duty, could not be drawn into a separate action brought solely to extract information from them. This foundational principle, known as the mere witness rule, protected individuals from being compelled to provide information in disputes to which they were not a party.
Nigeria Litigation
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Streamsowers & Kohn
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When Is A Wife Not A Wife? A Legal Opinion On Mrs. Adenike Oluyemisi Ajayi & Ors. v. Ms. Helen Prest-Ajayi & Anor. Case.
A landmark Nigerian succession case examines whether a long-separated statutory wife retains inheritance rights over a deceased husband's estate when challenged by a woman claiming customary marriage. The High Court's decision clarifies the critical distinction between social reality and legal status in determining spousal rights under Nigerian matrimonial law.
Nigeria Family
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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)
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Third-Party Funding Of Litigation In Nigeria: Legality And Ethical Issues In Nigeria
Litigation in Nigeria is very expensive, and a party with a substantial and valid claim may be discouraged from enforcing the claim due to the expensive nature of litigation and the time spent in court. It is for this reason that a party may consider Third Party Funding (TPF). TPF of litigation is a means for financially incapacitated parties to have the financial support of a third party to finance a court proceeding for enforcement of their rights or claims.
Nigeria Litigation
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The Trusted Advisors
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Redefining Spousal And Child Maintenance Jurisprudence In Nigeria
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has issued a landmark ruling in Ugbah v. Ugbah that fundamentally reshapes family law jurisprudence by establishing that wives and children can pursue maintenance claims as standalone actions without filing for divorce. This decision removes procedural barriers that previously limited access to financial support and affirms that children's welfare rights are enforceable regardless of their parents' marital status or relationship.
Nigeria Family
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Tunde & Adisa
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The Arrest Of A Vessel In Nigeria: Procedure And Legal Challenges
This appraisal examines the current procedure for arresting ships in Nigerian waters, exploring the legal framework established by the Admiralty Jurisdiction Act and the 2023 Procedure Rules. It analyzes the practical challenges faced by litigants, ship owners, and courts in enforcing this maritime remedy, while proposing solutions to improve jurisdictional clarity, prevent wrongful arrests, and manage forum tensions in international shipping disputes.
Nigeria Transport
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The Trusted Advisors
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Holding The Line: A Practical Guide To Contempt Proceedings In Nigerian Courts Vol.1
After years of litigation and substantial legal expense, a successful litigant obtains a favorable court judgment in Nigeria, only to face a harsh reality: the judgment debtor refuses to comply voluntarily, rendering both themselves and their assets inaccessible. What happens when court orders become mere pieces of paper, and how can successful litigants navigate the protracted and cumbersome enforcement proceedings that follow?
Nigeria Litigation
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Tope Adebayo LP
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