A voluntary confession or statement of an accused is deemed to be relevant and admissible against its maker and not against another.

All persons irrespective of age are competent to testify provided they have mental capacity and intelligence to understand questions put to them. Competency is not a…

In calculating limitation, compare the writ and statement of claim alleging when the wrong was committed with the writ issue date. If issued beyond the limitation…

Where an application is argued on the merits, the proper order is dismissal. Striking out is appropriate only when the application is withdrawn or counsel is…

The Court of Appeal was wrong to have overturned the decision of a court of co-ordinate jurisdiction without conflicting authority.

Four classes arise: (1) no conflicting decision—bound; (2) conflicting decisions—choose; (3) decision inconsistent with House of Lords—examine; (4) decision given per incuriam—examine. In second, third, and…

I think it is elementary that the plaintiff could not thereafter be dismissed from an employment that had ceased to exist. The plaintiff's dismissal coming after…

When an employer terminates a contract of employment, the employee ceases to be in employment. The employee's subsisting rights, if any, are to claim terminal benefits…

Courts jealously guard their jurisdiction. Legislation seeking to restrict or oust court jurisdiction is construed strictly and narrowly. For jurisdiction to be ousted, it must be…

Since the right of an individual is affected, the court must carefully examine all circumstances to discover whether it fits within the ouster provision. Closing its…

The expression "set aside" as used by the Court of Appeal means dismissal. A judgment which is set aside has not the legal capacity to resurface…

A custom cannot be said to be repugnant to natural justice, equity and good conscience just because it is inconsistent with English law concept or some…