Principle Archive

Ex-parte applications for injunctions are properly interim in nature, made without notice to keep matters in status quo for a short period or until the respondent…

The operative word "may" in sections 22(3), 22(1), and 22(7) of the Edict makes the provision discretionary, not mandatory.

Evidence not challenged in cross-examination remains valid and can be relied upon, even if some details were not pleaded.

If the plaintiffs did not plead traditional evidence as required, it would be futile considering any evidence in that line as such evidence would go to…

Evidence not challenged in cross-examination remains valid and can be relied upon, even if some details were not pleaded.

A trial Judge who sees and hears witnesses has the exclusive right to assess their demeanour and determine credibility. If done properly, it is not for…

Whether the appropriate authority should cause an inquiry to be held depends on the circumstances of each case. If the authority has sufficient evidence to fairly…

Order 8 r. 2(2) requires that if grounds of appeal allege misdirection or error in law, the particulars and nature of the misdirection or error must…

The Supreme Court will not ordinarily interfere with concurrent findings absent special circumstances justifying such interference. No such circumstances existed in this case.

The tort of conversion is committed when the person entitled to possession of a chattel is permanently deprived of that possession and the chattel is converted…

It is settled law that bankers who collect cheques and pay them to those not entitled to the proceeds are guilty of the tort of conversion.

For the exclusive jurisdiction of the Federal High Court to be sustained under section 230(1)(d), the civil cause or matter must arise from banking. Where the…