The Emperor’s New Clothes: The illusion of ratio decidendi

By Ibe Ikwechegh Hans Christian Anderson's famous story of the Emperor's new clothes is about a vain emperor who cares about nothing except wearing and displaying clothes. The emperor had hired the services of two weavers who promised him the finest, best suit of clothes from a fabric which would only be invisible to ones…

February 8, 20230Comments

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Bolanle Raheem: More Questions for the alleged killer Cop

By Stephen Azubuike Many officers of the Nigeria Police Force have brought sorrows of inestimable magnitude to many families. The killing of a lawyer, Bolanle Raheem, in Lagos on Christmas day, 25 December 2022, is one of such heartbreaking stories. From the reports, we learnt that the deceased lawyer was an expectant mother, after many years…

January 2, 20230Comments

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Court rules on company’s liability for workplace victimisation of whistleblower

By Stephen Azubuike Introduction Most companies have learnt to incorporate whistleblowing policy as part of their company policies. By this policy, a company may encourage its employees to report incidences of fraud, bribery, corruption and other unethical business practices to the company. This is to safeguard the company from the adverse effects of such…

December 1, 20220Comments

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Are cars really parked at owners’ risk?

Would you like to know how that obiter dictum of the supreme court began? Take a trip. Cars Are Parked At Owners’ Risk What does it mean... How does it affect you? The Implication from Legal Perspectives Everyone that has a car or rides in a car should have seen this sign that is always…

November 19, 20220Comments

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The banker and the maiden: A true story of passion and pain – by Onigegewura

In this prose, Olanrewaju Onigegewura in his usual captivating storytelling style recounts the case of Miss Chineye A.M. Ezeanah v. Alhaji Mahmoud I. Atta (2004) 7 NWLR (Pt. 873)468). “When my love swears that she is made of truth, I do believe her, though I know she lies, That she might think me some untutor’d…

November 9, 20220Comments

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He who comes into equity must come with clean hands

By Chinua Asuzu The common-law equivalent of this equitable maxim is Ex turpi causa non oritur actio. This maxim He who comes into equity must come with clean hands may remind you of a similar one (He who seeks equity must do equity), but they differ in this respect: He who comes into equity must…

October 27, 20220Comments

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Judges should minimize obiter dicta and focus on the dispute before them

By Chinua Asuzu Judges, whether trial or appellate, should review their drafts to minimize, if not eliminate, all dicta neither pertinent to the outcome nor true to principle. As Mansfield CJ put it in 1772, “I care not for the supposed dicta of judges, however eminent, if they be contrary to all principle.” Somerset v…

October 27, 20220Comments

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The Propriety Of An Unsigned Writ Of Summons By Counsel – By Amauche Onyedum-Anya

Introduction: It has become traditional for Counsel to sign a writ even when no provision is made under the rules of court or practice direction to sign a writ by Counsel. This act of inevitably signing a writ of summons was influenced by Order 3 Rule 12(3) of the Federal High Court Rules 2019 and…

October 13, 20220Comments

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[Unbelievable]: Read the diction used by counsel in a brief – Supreme Court blows hot

By Stephen Azubuike Legal advocacy entails a lot. A good advocate is known by a number of qualities and skills which include analytical skills, research skills, listening skills, responsiveness, sound logical and philosophical thinking mind, creativity, ability to think on one’s feet, persuasive skills, communication skills among others. In the case of persuasive and communication…

October 8, 20220Comments

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Tenements Rate: What is it, Who Should Pay and Collect? Published by SabiLaw

Across estates, communities and properties in Nigeria, governments demand for Tenements Rate from landlords and tenants. So, here is what is tenements rate, the persons that should pay tenements rates, and the right government to collect it. Find out the above in this video. Watch via this link : Credit:SabiLaw

August 11, 20220Comments

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