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APPELLATE PRACTICE — Interference with Findings of Fact — When Appellate Court May Interfere
Salawu v. State (2011) NLC-123-352-2009(SC)
5761
Principles
53
Areas of Law
26
Years Covered
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CONSTITUTIONAL LAW — Supremacy of the Constitution — Effect on Inconsistent Laws
Ogaga v. Umukoro & Ors (2011) NLC-123-224-2003(SC)
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CONSTITUTIONAL LAW — Jurisdiction of State High Courts — Ouster Clauses in State Laws
Ogaga v. Umukoro & Ors (2011) NLC-123-224-2003(SC)
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CONSTITUTIONAL LAW — Interpretation of Ouster Clauses — Strict Construction
Ogaga v. Umukoro & Ors (2011) NLC-123-224-2003(SC) Ogaga v. Umukoro & Ors (2011) NLC-123-224-2003(SC)
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STATUTES — Interpretation of Statutes — Passing and Commencement of an Act — Section 2 of the Interpretation Act
HDP v. Obi & Ors (2011) NLC-123-28-2011(SC)
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ELECTION PETITION LAW — Jurisdiction of Supreme Court — Governorship Election Appeals Under Original 1999 Constitution
HDP v. Obi & Ors (2011) NLC-123-28-2011(SC)
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ELECTION PETITION LAW — Duration of Appeals — Section 285(7) of the 1999 Constitution — 60 Days Applies to All Election Appeals
HDP v. Obi & Ors (2011) NLC-123-28-2011(SC)
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COURTS — Jurisdiction — Duty to Determine Jurisdiction First Before Merits
HDP v. Obi & Ors (2011) NLC-123-28-2011(SC)
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COURTS — Functus Officio — Court of Appeal Cannot Rehear Its Own Final Judgment
HDP v. Obi & Ors (2011) NLC-123-28-2011(SC)
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COURTS — Competence of Court — Conditions for Exercise of Jurisdiction
HDP v. Obi & Ors (2011) NLC-123-28-2011(SC)
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CONSTITUTIONAL LAW — Supremacy of the Constitution — Failure to Follow Constitutional Provisions Renders Steps Null and Void
HDP v. Obi & Ors (2011) NLC-123-28-2011(SC)
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CONSTITUTIONAL LAW — Jurisdiction of Supreme Court — Governorship Election Appeals — Applicable Law in Time of Cause of Action
HDP v. Obi & Ors (2011) NLC-123-28-2011(SC)