Ratio Decidendi

Per Mohammed, JSC, in Jolasun v. Bamgboye (2010) NLC-123-8-2002(SC) at p. 10, para. D:

"As the existence of the mortgage had been admitted by the Respondent, what had been admitted needed no further proof."

Explanation / Scope

This principle establishes that facts admitted by a party need no further proof. The principle applies where admissions are made. It ensures that admitted facts are treated as established. The principle reflects the rule that admissions dispense with proof. It prevents unnecessary evidence on admitted facts. The court must act on admitted facts. The principle provides guidance on the effect of admissions.

Cases Applying This Principle