Criminal Law: Official corruption — Section 98 Of The Criminal Code
The offence of demanding property with menaces under Nigerian criminal law is closely intertwined with official corruption, especially as captured…
Ingredients or Elements of the Offence of Stealing in Nigeria.
To ground a successful action for the offence of stealing in Nigeria, the following elements must exist: 1. There must…
Criminal Law: Burglary and Housebreaking – Meaning and Differences Under Nigerian Law
Burglary and housebreaking are classified as property offences under Nigerian criminal law. Both involve unlawful entry into a building, typically…
Finder’s Liability Under Nigerian Criminal Law
Under the doctrine of finder’s liability, what matters most is whether the finder of a lost item has taken reasonable…
Criminal Law — Demanding Property with Menaces and Official Corruption Under Sections 406 and 98 of the Criminal Code
Overview of Section 406 of the Nigerian Criminal Code Section 406 of the Criminal Code provides: “Any person who, with…
The Offence of Stealing/Theft in Nigerian Legal Jurisprudence
Introduction Stealing is one of the oldest offences known to law — condemned by both customary and statutory laws. In…
Law of Tort Note: Deceit in Tort Law
Deceit in the law of tort is said to have been committed when a person knowingly or recklessly—without caring whether…
Difference Between Hire Purchase and Other Sale Agreements in Commercial Law
1.Hire Purchase and Credit Sale. A hire purchase agreement is a contract where a person hires goods and agrees to…
Hire Purchase Agreement in Nigerian Commercial Law: Meaning, Formation & Key Case Laws
INTRODUCTION Hire purchase is one way recognised in law by which goods may be obtained without the necessity of paying…
Termination of Offer in Contract Law: Comprehensive Guide with Case Authorities
INTRODUCTION. In the realm of Contract Law, understandings the concept of an offer and its termination is fundamental. An offer…