Principle Archive

Where the appellant's case is plagued by inconsistencies or contradictions, there is no obligation, in such circumstances, on the court seized of the matter to arrange…

The court below was concerned with the intrinsic contradictions in the affidavits filed by the appellant in support of his application and not the contradictions apparent…

In its ordinary dictionary meaning the word 'consequential' means 'following as a result, or inference; following or resulting indirectly.' See the Concise Oxford Dictionary 5th Edition,…

The principle has long crystalised that a stay of execution can only be granted upon the applicant showing that there exist special or exceptional or strong…

It is not a relief that is granted as a matter of course, being essentially an equitable remedy that must take into consideration the right of…

It is the balance of convenience that tilts the scale always in determining whether to grant a stay. The court below was not satisfied with the…

The basic principle for grant of stay of execution has been laid down by this Court in a long line of authorities including the cases of…

There can be no doubt that the consequence of the refusal to order stay of execution in the present case is, by inference, that the respondent,…

The Oxford Universal Dictionary Illustrated, 3rd edition, Vol. 1 page 125, defines the word 'authorise' as 'to give formal approval to.' I can see no difference…

All facts, except the contents of documents, may be proved by oral evidence. The fact, therefore, that the 3rd appellant gave certain instructions to D.W.4 can…

Similarly, as in military regimes, decrees of the Federal Military Government clearly oust the court's jurisdiction, there is no dancing round the issue to found jurisdiction…

Issues or questions for determination in an appeal are framed from the grounds of appeal before the court. Consequently any issue, argument or other part of…