Justice Chambers

  LEGAL NUGGETS ✅ Court mentions You have probably being to court and heard the counsels or the judge state that a matter on ground is 'for mention'. Well, a  matter is “mentioned” in Court where the matter is not formally listed for a plea of guilty or a plea of not guilty. A court mention differs from other types of Court hearings, such as trials.A court mention usually marks the beginning of a court process.  This word has been accepted in the legal circle to cover a date supplied by court fixed specifically to resolve certain questions.  The First mention This will generally be the firstpoint of interaction with the courts. For criminal proceedings, the first time that you go to court is called a ‘mention’. The purpose of the mention is for the court to find out whether the defendant wants to plead guilty or not guilty. For civil matters , this is typically a time allocated to the parties attending for the purposes of furt...

EX PARTE Ex parte refers to a motion or petition by or for one party. An ex parte judicial proceeding is on where the opposing party has not received notice nor is present. This is an exception to the usual rule of court procedure and due process rights that both parties must be present at any argument before a judge. It is in contrast to the rule that an attorney may not notify a judge without previously notifying the opposition. Ex parte hearings, petitions, or motions are usually temporary orders, such as a restraining order or temporary custody, pending a formal hearing or an emergency request for a continuance. Most jurisdictions require at least a good faith effort or diligent attempt to notify the opposing party's lawyer of the time and place of any ex parte hearing. Ex parte communication is a direct or indirect communication on the substance of a pending case without the knowledge, presence, or consent of all parties involved in the matter. Generally, ex parte comm...

On Saturday, 11th January, 2020, The Radiant Justice Chambers had an online session with Barrister Otuyiga Olasunkanmi. It was titled; HOLIDAY EXPOSURE.  WHO IS BARRISTER OTUYIGA? Otuyiga Olasunkanmi is an associate at Templars . He graduated with First Class Honours from the Nigerian Law School where he also won the Babatunde Abiodun Ibironke, SAN prize for the best overall in Criminal Litigation. Prior to joining Templars, he interned with various firms which include  Aluko and Oyebode, Avon HMO, Templars. As an undergraduate in Obafemi Awolowo University, he was a member of the Radiant Justice Chambers where he diligently served in various committees. He represented the school in several local and international competitions with various laurels in the bag. HOLIDAY EXPOSURE Barrister Otuyiga spoke on the topics; What to do during the break and How to do it. In answering the first question, Barr Otuyiga stated that a law student utilizing hi...