Issue estoppel arises where an issue has been adjudicated upon by a court of competent jurisdiction and the same issue comes incidentally in question in subsequent…

A defendant must specifically deny each allegation of fact in the plaintiff's statement of claim. Every allegation not specifically or generally denied, or by necessary implication…

For an action to lie in a representative capacity, three requirements must exist: (a) there must be a common interest; (b) there must be a common…

The burden of proof in a suit or proceeding lies on that person who will fail if no evidence at all were given on either side.

When the High Court and the Court of Appeal have made concurrent findings of fact, the Supreme Court will not disturb them unless they are not…

A judgment creditor is entitled to the full benefits and fruits of his judgment. Equity follows the law. There is no equity in apportioning the financial…

While the Court of Appeal has jurisdiction to make a stay order on terms different from those imposed by the trial High Court, this jurisdiction may…

The powers of the Court of Appeal under Section 18 of the Court of Appeal Act, 1976 (in pari materia with Section 24 of the Supreme…

The provisions of the laws regarding the functions of local government are so clear and unambiguous as to call for no other interpretation. A state government…

Where a party acts contrary to, infringes, or violates any provision of the Constitution, such action is null and void. Consequently, a contract entered into without…

The collection of rates on rateable hereditaments and the assessment of rates on privately owned houses are subjects within the responsibilities of local government councils. No…

The court shall have power to give any judgment or make any order that ought to have been made. These powers may be exercised even if…