EVIDENCE LAW – Burden of Proof in Civil Cases – Plaintiff Must Prove Title Relied Upon in Trespass Action Apr 30, 2026 Evidence Law
CUSTOMARY LAW – Proof of Title under Bini Customary Law – Approval by Oba on Recommendation Is Mandatory Apr 30, 2026 Customary Law
APPELLATE PRACTICE – Order of Retrial – Not Appropriate Where Plaintiff’s Case Fails Completely Apr 30, 2026 Appellate Practice
CIVIL PROCEDURE – Native Court Judgments – Appellate Court May Look Beyond Claim to Ascertain True Dispute Apr 30, 2026 Civil Procedure
CIVIL PROCEDURE – Res Judicata – Conditions for Sustaining Plea of Estoppel Per Rem Judicatam Apr 30, 2026 Civil Procedure
EVIDENCE LAW – Burden of Proof – Onus of Proving Minister’s Permission Lies on Person Charged Apr 30, 2026 Evidence Law
CONTRACT LAW – Illegality of Contract – Court Will Not Lend Aid to Enforce Illegal Transaction Apr 30, 2026 Contract Law
CONTRACT LAW – Illegality of Contract – Contract Founded on Exchange Control Contravention Is Void and Unenforceable Apr 30, 2026 Contract Law
TORT LAW – Conversion – Damages Limited to Value of Chattel at Date of Conversion Apr 30, 2026 Tort Law
TORT LAW – Trespass to Goods – Trespass Is Actionable Per Se and Depends on Possession Apr 30, 2026 Tort Law
