Tag: Featured
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In every criminal justice system across the world, one principle stands above all others: no person should be convicted of a crime unless it is proven. This foundational idea is captured by what lawyers call the burden of proof. Whether a criminal trial takes place in Nigeria, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, or…
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In every civilized legal system, criminal justice is built on one fundamental principle: no one is guilty until proven guilty by a court of law. At the center of this principle stands the criminal defendant, also known as the accused person. Understanding who a criminal defendant is and what rights an accused person enjoys is…
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Understanding the elements of a crime is one of the most important foundations of criminal law. Whether we are lawyers, law students, journalists, policy makers, business owners, or ordinary citizens, knowing what the prosecution must prove before someone can be convicted helps us understand justice, fairness, and the rule of law. At its core,…
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Understanding the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor is essential for anyone interested in law, justice, personal rights, or public safety. Whether we are lawyers, students, business owners, policy makers, or everyday citizens, knowing how crimes are classified helps us understand the seriousness of offences, the punishments involved, and their long-term consequences. Across the…
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Criminal law is one of the most powerful instruments any society uses to maintain order, protect lives and property, and uphold justice. In Nigeria, criminal law defines what constitutes a crime, who may be held responsible, and the punishment that follows when the law is breached. As legal practitioners and scholars, we understand that many…
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Civil litigation does not begin in the courtroom—it begins long before a judge ever sees the case file. From our collective experience in civil practice, advisory work, and dispute resolution, we can confidently say that how a civil case begins often determines how it ends. Many litigants lose not because their claims lack merit, but…
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Few concepts in civil law are as fundamental—and as frequently misunderstood—as jurisdiction. Before a court can hear evidence, interpret contracts, or award damages, one threshold question must be answered: Does this court have jurisdiction? From our years of legal practice and advisory experience, we can state with confidence that jurisdictional errors are among the most…
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One of the most misunderstood—and most dangerous—areas of civil law is limitation periods. Across jurisdictions worldwide, countless otherwise meritorious claims fail, not because the facts are weak, but because the claimant waited too long to act. As legal practitioners, we have seen strong cases collapse at the preliminary stage simply because the action was statute-barred.…
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In civil litigation, everything begins with a cause of action. As lawyers who have prepared, defended, and argued countless civil cases, we can say without hesitation that no matter how genuine a grievance may be, without a recognizable cause of action, a civil suit will fail. Many people approach the courts believing that being “wronged”…
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In civil law, rights without remedies are meaningless. As lawyers who have handled numerous civil disputes across courts and tribunals, we know this fundamental truth: winning a civil case is not just about proving liability—it is about obtaining the right remedy. Many litigants focus entirely on whether they are “right” or “wrong.” In reality, courts…