Where the deceased was last seen with the accused and no explanation is forthcoming, the circumstantial evidence constitutes proof beyond reasonable doubt of the accused's guilt.

Medical evidence is desirable but not a sine qua non for proving cause of death. Cause of death may be established by sufficient, satisfactory, and conclusive…

To secure a conviction for murder, the prosecution must prove: (a) that the deceased had died; (b) that the death was caused by the accused; and…

Arguments are to be canvassed on the basis of issues formulated and not on grounds of appeal, for while a resolution of an issue may determine…

In claims for rescission of contracts, the equitable relief is only given on condition that the plaintiff comes with great promptitude. Any substantial delay, such as…

A sale of family land carried out by the head of family, whether with or without some principal members, is only voidable, not void, at the…

The Supreme Court will not overrule the decision of the court below on a question of fact where the judge had the advantage of seeing witnesses…

It is trite that the Supreme Court will not interfere with concurrent findings of fact made by the courts below.

A party must advance his argument in brief on the issues formulated therein and not on the grounds of appeal. The brief is the concise argument…

A single witness, if believed by the court, can establish a criminal case even if it is a murder charge.

A tainted witness is one who is either an accomplice or, by the evidence he gives, may be regarded as having some purpose of his own…

In Nigeria, a free and voluntary confession of guilt, if direct and positive and duly made and satisfactorily proved, is sufficient to warrant conviction without corroborative…