Principle

JURISDICTION – Chieftaincy Disputes – Distinguishing Previous Authorities – Applicability of Eguamwense v. Amaghizemwen

Area of law
JURISDICTION
Court
Supreme Court

Previous authorities must be distinguished based on their specific facts and issues. Eguamwense v. Amaghizemwen concerned whether a declaratory relief would create two parallel decisions on the same matter. That case does not apply where the facts and issues differ. The court must examine the…

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