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Word on the street is that the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Honourable Justice Walter Onnoghen admitted guilt to the Code of Conduct investigators and tried to excuse it by pleading mistake. The next line of argument is that ignorance of the law is not an excuse. I heard it from a layman like Fisayo Soyombo …
Jack Shepherd is a coward. A pathetic, mewling quisling of a man. He is also a convicted killer, having been found guilty of gross negligence manslaughter. He caused the death of 24 year-old Charlotte Brown by taking her out on the Thames in his defective speedboat – bought, he boasted, to “pull women” – and, …
Nigerians love cars. Here is pop singer Mr 2 Kay with his Mercedes Benz. The German brand has seen a resurgence of late as more middle class Nigerians are opting to buy more of its models as a statement of status (Instagram/Mr 2 Kay) Nigerians name cars according to their striking features by using humour. …
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A statement of truth contained within a witness statement must be signed by the witness (paragraph 3.2, PD 22). But what of a witness who does not understand English? The Civil Procedure Rules and case law provide some guidance, however there is currently no definitive answer. Insisting on a strict approach provides certainty in litigation …
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This is the third post on this subject in one day. Someone responded to the first post on the need to for witness statements to be in the language of the witness by asserting that Practice Direction 22 could relied upon. Their view was that a statement in a foreign language was not required. The …
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