An appeal court such as the Supreme Court will not interfere with the decision of the trial court on the ground of procedural irregularity where the…

The meaning of 'claim' must be read in consonance with the circumstances in which it is used under the condition stated in the certificate. When so…

A close study of exhibits shows that 'claim if any, must be reported to the insurer within 21 days of discharge from the carrying vessel'. They…

Where evidence given by a party to any proceedings was not challenged by the opposite party who had opportunity to do so, the court of trial…

This court has held times without number that it will not disturb concurrent findings by the two courts below unless they are shown to be perverse.…

There is a concurrent finding of fact that the claim herein is not a chieftaincy claim. What the plaintiff sought to do in this action was…

Section 24 of the Chiefs Law defines 'chieftaincy question' as any question relating to the selection, appointment, installation, deposition, suspension or abdication of a chief. The…

In sum, the plaintiff succeeds in part. Declaration is granted that the plaintiff is the only recognised Chief or Oba Ajoriwin of Irawo, be it known…

It is now a settled practice that the Supreme Court will not interfere with concurrent findings of the lower courts unless they are not justified by…

A corporate body can only be served under the relevant rules of court by giving the writ of summons or document to any director, trustee, secretary,…

By virtue of Order 1A rule 3 of the High Court Rules of Lagos State, an action upon a breach of contract may be commenced and…

It has been judicially pronounced that the residence of a corporation is the place of its central management and control. This is normally the place where…