Tag: #Court

Introduction The Nigerian judiciary, as the custodian of justice and the rule of law, is constitutionally empowered to ensure that justice is administered fairly, impartially, and within a reasonable timeframe. Although there are other means of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) but the court system remains …

The Supreme Court of Nigeria is the last hope of the common man, the final stage of dispute resolution and a court whose decisions cannot be review except by legislative amendments. The Supreme Court, as the apex court in Nigeria, has limited original jurisdiction but …

Divorce and child custody issues are complex and emotionally charged aspects of family life. In Nigeria, dissolution of marriage can be according to statute, customs and tradition, depending on how the marriage was formed. A marriage conducted or celebrated under the Marriage Act (usually at …

In Nigeria, there are limitation periods for initiating litigation, so it is necessary to understand the limitation period before going to court. A limitation period is the period during which a lawsuit can be brought in court. And when the period specified in any Limitation …

Who is a customer of a bank? A customer is a person who has an account with a bank or has a relationship with a bank even though he has no account with the bank. The definition of a customer is important to determine who …

Introduction Divorce is a legal means of bringing a statutory marriage to an end through the court system. Whenever an aggrieved spouse is contemplating a separation, it is better to speak to a family lawyer for proper guidance on the best way to go.  It …

1.   What is the meaning of Constructive Dismissal? In order to discourage hostile work environment, common law sides with an employee who has been subjected to a forced or compulsory resignation, especially where it is clear that the employer has pressured the employee into involuntary resignation …