Levi I. Shaapera, Esq. Uberrimae Fidei and Its Jurisprudential Anchorage in Marine InsuranceLEIS LAW INSIGHT: WK18/D121/24 Uberrimae Fidei, a Latin phrase denoting utmost good faith, forms the cornerstone of insurance law, necessitating an exceptional level of candor and transparency between contracting parties. This doctrine is particularly pivotal within the sphere of marine insurance, where it…
Levi I. Shaapera, Esq. Contempt and Contestation: The Ensured Right to Dispute Court Orders in DefianceLEIS LAW INSIGHT: WK17/D117/24 In the realm of contempt proceedings, a fundamentally recognised legal principle posits that any individual deemed in contempt of a court’s order is customarily prohibited from seeking remedial measures from the court so long as…
Levi I. Shaapera, Esq. Understanding the Burden of Proof in Seeking Declaratory ReliefLEIS LAW INSIGHT: WK17/D115/24 In the pursuit of declaratory relief within legal proceedings, it is imperative to acknowledge that the burden squarely lies on the party seeking such relief to establish their entitlement. The Insight: Declaratory relief is deemed an equitable remedy and…
Levi I. Shaapera, Esq. Addressing Verbosity and Inelegance in Grounds of AppealLEIS LAW INSIGHT: 365/116/24 The meticulous drafting of grounds of appeal and their particulars stands as a vital linchpin in ensuring the effectiveness of legal arguments presented before the court. However, it is not uncommon for respondents to express dissatisfaction with the verbosity, argumentativeness,…
Levi I. Shaapera, Esq. The Significance of Signatures on DocumentsLEIS LAW INSIGHT: 365/113/24 When evaluating the validity and binding nature of documents in legal proceedings, it’s essential to consider the presence of signatures, as highlighted in the decision of Alikor v Ogwo & Ors. (2019) 15 NWLR (Pt. 1695) 331@ 369 per Augie, JSC. The…
Levi I. Shaapera, Esq. The Crucial Role of Affidavits in Garnishee Proceedings in NigeriaLEIS LAW INSIGHT: 365/111/24 An affidavit in support of an application for an order nisi confers jurisdiction on courts to entertain garnishee proceedings in Nigeria. Therefore, when applying for a garnishee order nisi, it is crucial to adhere strictly to the law,…
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he Nigerian government has issued Small Scale Mining Leases to a few companies to begin lithium mining operations in the country. These permits are issued by the Ministry of Mines and Steel Development and are valid for a period of five years.
[No. 25 A 795] ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS Section: PART I—ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL WORK PRACTITIONERS Establishment of the Chartered Institute of Social Work Practitioners. Functions of the Institute. Membership of the Institute. Membership privileges. Duties of members and code of conduct. Governing Council of the Institute. Functions of the Council. The President…
“There is no doubt that by virtue of Section 82(1) of the Electoral Act, every registered political party shall give the 3rd respondent (INEC) at least 21 days, notice of any congress, conference or meeting convened for the purpose of nominating candidates for elective office under the Act. The provision is mandatory and failure to…