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Proliferation of Issues for Determination occurs when a party to a case raises more than one issue  from a single ground of appeal. Where there is a proliferation of Issues for Determination, such an issue is rendered incompetent and will therefore be struck out. This principle of law has been traversed in the recent case of UBABUIKE V G.T.B PLC (2025)8 NWLR (PT.1993) 427. The summary of what transpired in the case vis-a-vis proliferation of Issues for Determination was that the appellant, as a customer to the 1st respondent, applied for and was granted a loan of N10million in April 2009 which he fully utilised. Before repaying the loan, he filed a suit against the respondents at the trial court in which he claimed several reliefs relating to the loan transaction. The 1st respondent filed a statement of defence and counter-claim to the suit and the matter proceeded to trial. In its judgment, the trial court struck out the appellant’s suit on the ground that the writ of ...

When a court assess evidence, the court is determining it's probative value essentially, how much weight it carries in proving or disproving a case.  Where a court wrongly admitted a piece of evidence or where a court deemed evidence as irrelevant, unreliable and unlawfully obtained, it remove the evidence from the record entirely. In the realm of legal proceedings, evidence plays an essential role in proving or disproving a case in court, significantly impacting its strength or weakness. Due to it's importance, parties present evidence to persuade the judge and build a strong case. The strength or weakness of an evidence in proving or disproving a case lays in its relevance or legality, likewise, disregard of an evidence in a case result from it inadmissibility and illegality. Evidence can take various forms, including witnesses' testimony, documents, exhibits and records. When evidence is presented, some key processes occur: ascribing probative value and poten...

A confession is relevant and admissible in evidence, so long as it is voluntarily made and not as a result of threat or inducement. A confessional statement is admissible once it is direct and positive relating to the acts of the accused, with knowledge or intention, stating or suggesting the inference that he committed the offence. Section 29 of the Evidence Act 2011 provides that a confession is relevant and admissible in evidence, so long as it is voluntarily made and not as a result of threat or inducement. Where a court is satisfied that a confession was freely and voluntarily made and that it is direct, positive and unequivocal as to the accused person’s participation in the crime alleged, it may rely solely on the confession to ground a conviction. A confession is a statement written or orally made voluntarily by an accused person charged with the commission of a crime to another person where he admits or acknowledges his guilt in respect of the offence charged and s...

Don't Miss Out on Our Webinar Series! WE ARE thrilled to invite you to our forthcoming 2—DAY VIRTUAL WEBINAR series. The webinar aimed at delving into specific area of law — Data Privacy and Corporate Practice. SCHEDULE OF EVENT DAY 1: First Topic: Navigating the Intercept between Freedom of Information and Data Privacy: Where Opportunity Lies for Members of the Legal Profession Second Topic: Data Privacy Issues arising from the 2023 Presidential Election Petition DAY 2: First Topic: An X-ray of Corporate Practice: Understanding what Corporate Practice Entails Second Topic : Building a Career in Corporate and Commercial Law Sphere: Tips for Enthusiasts Dates: 11th — 12th of May, 2024 Time: 4:30 PM Venue: Google meet (link will be shared later) Join us for an enriching experience as we tap from the wealth of knowledge to be shared by our distinguished and indefatigable guest speakers. Trust me, you don't want to miss this! We're eagerly anticipating your presen...

                🔥FINALLY! FINALLY!🔥                   MEET THE PANELISTS Meet our highly experienced discussants from all the above categories - academics, advocacy, writing etc.  They are leaving no stone unturned as regards their various subject of discussion and it promises to be interesting and educative!                       MEET THE PANELISTS Hadi Onimisi Tijjani is an Ebira from Okene, Kogi State. A student of LLB 4 in his early twenties. He is the ACADEMIC DIRECTOR OF NAMLAS-BUK AND LAWSAN-BUK and a well known academic tutor he is interested in Public Speaking, Counselling and Staying Happy!   Amusan Tawfiiq ’Lekan is a passionate Final Year Student of the Faculty of Law, Bayero University, Kano, with a major knack for excellence. • PUPILLAGE His long-term affiliation with the Law firm of Alimi Ko...

            ANTICIPATE! ANTICIPATE Are you a law student who wants to learn how to balance your academics with your various passions, businesses etc...?                           Solace Chambers presents the first ever Career Talkshow  which will be featuring exceptional Budding Lawyers that have achieved immeasurable accomplishments in , academics, advocacy, leadership, politics, business, personal development, writing  amongst others. There are going to be experienced discussants from all the above categories. This is a one time opportunity for all law students both fresh and returning  to hear it from those who are balancing it all! The discussants are leaving no stone unturned as regards their various subject of discussion and it promises to be interesting and educative! Stay Tuned! ⏯️ Date:  22nd December (Wednesday) Venue:  Theater 1 Tim...