LAND LAW — Jurisdiction — Statutory Right of Occupancy — Exclusive Original Jurisdiction of High Court May 7, 2026 Land Law
JURISDICTION — Customary Courts — Substance over Form — No Pleadings Filed in Customary Courts May 7, 2026 Jurisdiction
JURISDICTION — Customary Courts — Real Issues in Dispute — Court Must Scrutinise Proceedings Beyond Plaintiff’s Claim May 7, 2026 Jurisdiction
JURISDICTION — Customary Courts — Determination of Jurisdiction — Need to Consider Both Claim and Defence in Customary Court Proceedings May 7, 2026 Jurisdiction
LAND LAW — Statutory Right of Occupancy — Governor’s Consent — Further Advances on Same Property — No Fresh Consent Required May 7, 2026 Land Law
LAND LAW — Governor’s Consent — Alienation of Land — Duty of Holder of Statutory Right of Occupancy May 7, 2026 Land Law
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE — Leave to Prefer Charge — Exercise of Discretion — Judicial and Judicious Exercise Required May 7, 2026 Criminal Procedure
APPELLATE PRACTICE — Interlocutory Appeal — Appeal as of Right Against Final Judgment — Ruling Affecting Whole Case May 7, 2026 Appellate Practice
CUSTOMARY LAW — Odi Chieftaincy — Qualification to Perform Traditional Duties — Initiation by Oba Required May 7, 2026 Customary Law
