Nigerian cases on setting aside Judgment (Rationes decidendi)

Nigerian cases on Setting aside Judgment Below are some Nigerian cases with rationes relating to setting aside the judgment of a court. Can a court set aside its own judgment? Ikpong v. Udobong (2007) 2 NWLR (Pt. 1017) 184 A court of law reserves the right to set aside its judgment which was given otherwise […]

Nigerian Cases on False Imprisonment (Rationes decidendi)

Nigerian Cases on False Imprisonment Below are some rationes decidendi of Nigerian courts in actions of or relating to false imprisonment. False imprisonment is a total restraint of the liberty of a person for however short a time without lawful excuse. Meaning of False Imprisonment Jim-Jaja v. C.O.P. (2011) 2 NWLR (Pt. 1231) 375 False […]

Nigerian cases on Divorce (Rationes decidendi)

Nigerian cases on Divorce Here are some Nigerian cases with rationes decidendi on divorce. Divorce is the process of legally dissolving a marriage. Jurisdiction to entertain divorce petition Koku v. Koku ((1999) 8 NWLR (Pt. 616) 672) Jurisdiction of court to hear a divorce petition is governed by the domicile of the husband and not […]

Nigerian cases on Child Custody (Rationes decidendi)

Nigerian cases on Child Custody Here are some Nigerian cases with rationes on the custody of a child. Factors to be considered in determining the custody of a child OBAHAYA v. OBAHAYA (2022) LPELR-57141(CA) “The principle of law is settled and which is that; in proceedings with respect to the custody, guardianship, welfare, advancement or […]