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Kubor v Dickson: admissibility of electronic evidence

26/05/2015 Today, everyday transactions are conducted on electronic platforms. In 2014 Nigeria recorded over $2 million-worth of online transactions per week…

Practice and Procedure for the Issuance and Use of Subpoenas Under the Nigerian Legal System

07/09/2020 Subpoena is a potent tool available for any party in the course of dispute resolution before a court, particularly a trial court in Nigeria. It is a…

Court rules garnishee proceedings cannot continue when stay of execution has been filed

06/09/2016 When a party receives a judgment in its favour, it will likely take steps to enforce the judgment if the other party fails to comply with its terms…

General damages cannot be awarded for breach of contract

10/03/2015 A recent Supreme Court decision has confirmed the position under Nigerian law on the award of damages for breach: the court will not award general...

Court rules garnishee proceedings cannot continue when stay of execution has been filed

06/09/2016 While the filing or granting of a motion for a stay of execution will stop the enforcement of a judgment by writ of execution, some judicial...

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