[117.0]: PAST CONSIDERATION IS NO CONSIDERATION AT ALLThe doctrine of consideration in contract law mandates that something of value must be exchanged between the contracting parties to create…23h ago23h ago
[116.0]: ACCEPTANCE IN IGNORANCE OF AN OFFERThe principle of acceptance in contract law requires that an offeree must have knowledge of the offer before acceptance can occur…2d ago2d ago
[115.0]: UNILATERAL CONTRACTA unilateral contract is a type of agreement where one party (the promisor) makes an offer that can only be accepted by the performance of…4d ago4d ago
[114.0]: EXCULPATORY EVIDENCEExculpatory evidence refers to any information, testimony, or material that can clear or justify a defendant’s actions, potentially proving…5d ago5d ago
[113.0]: SETTLEMENTSettlement refers to the resolution of a dispute between parties outside of the courtroom, typically through negotiation, mediation, or…Sep 7Sep 7
[112.0]: INCULPATORY EVIDENCEInculpatory evidence plays a critical role in the administration of justice, particularly in criminal proceedings. It refers to any…Sep 3Sep 3
[111.0]: CROSS-EXAMINECross-examination is a crucial component of the adversarial legal system, particularly in common law jurisdictions such as Nigeria. It…Aug 29Aug 29
[110.0]: AEDIFICARE IN TUO PROPRIO SOLO NON LICET QUOD ALTERI NOCEATThe maxim "Aedificare in tuo proprio solo non licet quod alteri noceat" is a foundational principle in property law. It posits that a…Aug 28Aug 28
[108.0]: BONA VACANTIABona Vacantia is a Latin legal maxim that translates to "ownerless goods" or "vacant goods." It refers to property that has no legal owner…Aug 21Aug 21