Ouster of jurisdiction needs express words. A court is without power to import into the meaning of a word, clause, or section of a statute something…

Every clause of a statute should be construed with reference to the context and other clauses of the Act, so as, as far as possible, to…

In interpreting the provision of the Constitution, the language where clear and unambiguous must be given its plain evident meaning.

For a plaintiff to maintain an action for trespass, he must show that he is in exclusive possession, exclusive in the sense that he does not…

One of the prerequisites of succeeding in a claim for declaration of title is that the party claiming must ascertain the size of the parcel of…

A trial judge must consider relevant exhibits tendered before him along with oral evidence. He cannot take only the oral evidence and throw away documentary evidence…

A document tendered by a party that admits the claim of the opposing party is an admission against interest, which is admissible evidence in procedural law.

Where a plaintiff fails to prove his reliefs, the action stands dismissed. An order of retrial gives the plaintiff a second chance to repair his case.…

The onus lies on the plaintiff to satisfy the court that he is entitled on the evidence brought by him to a declaration of title. The…

An Act of the National Assembly passed in accordance with this section shall make consequential provisions with respect to the names and headquarters of States or…

In a society where the rule of law prevails, self-help is not available to the Executive or any arm of government. Such conduct could breed anarchy…

A counter-claim can properly be raised by a defendant when the counter-claim is directly related to the principal claim. The dispute involves questions of law on…