When more persons are accused of the same offence or different offences committed in the same transaction, or one of abetting while another commits, or of…

The prosecution must prove its case beyond reasonable doubt. This does not mean beyond any degree of certainty. It means that no tribunal of justice would…

Under Bini customary law, the principal house where the deceased lived and died is called the 'Igiogbe', which passes by inheritance to the eldest son. The…

The main object of the Wills Law is to confer testamentary capacity on every person to dispose of property by Will. Interpreting it to require devises…

The phrase "Subject to any customary law relating thereto" in Section 3(1) of the Wills Law qualifies the property disposed of, not the testator's capacity. A…

"Subject to" assigns subordinate position or provides qualification, conferring priority to the legislation to which the other is subject. When used at the commencement of a…

Under the Wills Law, a devise or bequest can only be declared void if it contravenes a particular rule of customary law. A finding that one…

The burden is on the plaintiff to prove his case as averred in his pleadings.

If an innocent party has rendered services under a contract not fully performed and determined due to defendant's repudiatory breach, he may sue for damages or…

A legal practitioner must present a bill particularizing fees and charges, including perusing documents, conducting inquiries, drawing processes, court appearances with dates, work summary indicating difficulty,…

In compensating upon quantum meruit for services actually rendered, assessment must be based on particulars of the nature of work done to arrive at reasonable compensation,…

When there is a concluded binding contract, there is liability if it is terminated without justification. That would amount to a breach. There is an implied…