Hearsay in the Nigerian Law of Evidence (Admissibility, Exceptions) – Victor Odii
Hearsay Evidence The rules of hearsay evidence prevents a witness to testify that he heard another person say that an accused committed an offence, if the aim is to establish the truth that such person committed the offence. INTRODUCTION In many instances, the court has been meticulous in admitting testimonies of a person, other than […]
Breach of Contract and Remedies – Foluke Babatunde-Lawal
Breach of Contract and Remedies A breach of contract occurs when one party fails to fulfill their obligations, either partially or entirely, or communicates an intention to fail in performing their obligations, or otherwise seems incapable of fulfilling their obligations. In the realm of day-to-day business transactions, the increasing complexity of these dealings has elevated […]
Article II Section 17 Pennsylvania Constitution – Legislative Reapportionment Commission
Article II Section 17 Pennsylvania Constitution Article II Section 17 Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is about Legislative Reapportionment Commission. Article II is titled The Legislature, it has 17 sections. Legislative Reapportionment Commission (a) In each year following the year of the Federal decennial census, a Legislative Reapportionment Commission shall be constituted for the […]
Article II Section 16 Pennsylvania Constitution – Legislative Districts
Article II Section 16 Pennsylvania Constitution Article II Section 16 Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is about Legislative Districts. Article II is titled The Legislature, it has 17 sections. Legislative Districts The Commonwealth shall be divided into fifty senatorial and two hundred three representative districts, which shall be composed of compact and contiguous territory […]
Article II Section 15 Pennsylvania Constitution – Privileges of Members
Article II Section 15 Pennsylvania Constitution Article II Section 15 Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is about Privileges of Members. Article II is titled The Legislature, it has 17 sections. Privileges of Members The members of the General Assembly shall in all cases, except treason, felony, violation of their oath of office, and breach […]
Article II Section 14 Pennsylvania Constitution – Adjournments
Article II Section 14 Pennsylvania Constitution Article II Section 14 Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is about Adjournments. Article II is titled The Legislature, it has 17 sections. Adjournments Neither House shall, without the consent of the other, adjourn for more than three days, nor to any other place than that in which the […]
Article II Section 13 Pennsylvania Constitution – Open Sessions
Article II Section 13 Pennsylvania Constitution Article II Section 13 Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is about Open Sessions. Article II is titled The Legislature, it has 17 sections. Open Sessions The sessions of each House and of committees of the whole shall be open, unless when the business is such as ought to […]
Article II Section 12 Pennsylvania Constitution – Journals; Yeas and Nays
Article II Section 12 Pennsylvania Constitution Article II Section 12 Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is about Journals; Yeas and Nays. Article II is titled The Legislature, it has 17 sections. Journals; Yeas and Nays Each House shall keep a journal of its proceedings and from time to time publish the same, except such […]
Article II Section 11 Pennsylvania Constitution – Powers of Each House; Expulsion
Article II Section 11 Pennsylvania Constitution Article II Section 11 Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is about Powers of Each House; Expulsion. Article II is titled The Legislature, it has 17 sections. Powers of Each House; Expulsion Each House shall have power to determine the rules of its proceedings and punish its members or […]
Article II Section 10 Pennsylvania Constitution – Quorum
Article II Section 10 Pennsylvania Constitution Article II Section 10 Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is about Quorum. Article II is titled The Legislature, it has 17 sections. Quorum A majority of each House shall constitute a quorum, but a smaller number may adjourn from day to day and compel the attendance of absent […]