Under Section 246(3) of the 1999 Constitution, once an election petition is heard and determined by the Election Tribunal and affirmed in a final decision of…

The powers of the Court of Appeal under section 16 of the Court of Appeal Act do not empower that court to raise issues and decide…

It is elementary law that matters admitted in pleadings need no further proof.

The evidential burden shifts to the appellants after the respondents proved that only four plots were allocated to the 1st appellant, under sections 136 and 137…

A reply brief seeks a different relief outside the main brief. A reply brief is a reply to the respondent's brief, not a repair kit to…

The rule as to representative actions was derived from the Court of Chancery for convenience. As a rule originated for convenience, it has been relaxed and…

A tainted witness is a person who is either an accomplice or who on the evidence may be regarded as having some purpose of his/her own…

Although leave is necessary at the trial court to sue in a representative capacity, an appellate court will not upset the judgment merely because such leave…

Any member of a family whose interest is threatened by wrongful alienation or interference with family property can sue to protect his interest, whether with or…

The appellate jurisdiction of the Court of Appeal is to hear and determine appeals from the High Courts. If a finding or decision of a trial…

For causing death by dangerous driving, the prosecution must establish: (a) the accused's manner of driving was reckless or dangerous; (b) the dangerous driving was the…

A party will only be permitted to call evidence to support his pleadings. Evidence adduced that is contrary to his pleadings must be expunged when considering…