Justice Chambers

THE RADIANT JUSTICE CHAMBERS, OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY RECORDING COURT PROCEEDINGS A courtroom is a place of solemnity and sober reflections so filming a trial in a courtroom is prohibited and illegal because it detracts from the decorum of the courtroom. The atmosphere of a courtroom is quite different from that of other public places, including being less tolerant of distractions and intrusions. While recording devices are allowed in most public places, their use in courtrooms is prohibited on the basis that it would be an intrusion upon the proceedings and also because parties to the matter might not want to be recorded in court as they may worry that the recording will somehow affect their ability to testify truthfully and effectively. Just as you wouldn’t expect to be able to record a conversation with someone without his permission, you shouldn’t expect to be able to record another's testimony during his deposition at trial.  Placing cameras in the courtroom has...

THE RADIANT JUSTICE CHAMBERS, OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY CUI BONO? Cui bono? (Classical Latin: [kui̯ ˈbɔnoː]), in English "to whom is it a benefit?" It can also be rendered as cui prodest? ("whom does it profit?") and ad cuius bonum? ("for whose good?"). The phrase translates literally as "For whose benefit?". The question is asked with respect to an action that seems designed to have no discernible positive result for anyone involved, except the perpetrator of the action. It expresses the view that crimes are often committed to benefit their perpetrators be it financially or otherwise. The origin of the phrase has been traced back to Roman times where it was used in legal cases when a crime was committed not necessarily out of greed or money but for some other reason. Lucius Cassius, whom the Roman people used to regard as a most honest and most wise judge, was in the habit of asking time and again in lawsuits: "to whom might i...

THE RADIANT JUSTICE CHAMERS, OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY  PATENT A patent grants the patent holder the exclusive right to exclude others from making, using, importing, and selling the patented innovation for a limited period of time. Patents are a type of intellectual property. Patents are known as one of the most powerful ways to protect your business idea or invention. They give you the right to stop other people from using or selling your invention for a certain period of time. The duration of this monopoly varies by country and type of patent. It is an exclusive right granted by government to an inventor or their assignee for an invention that meets the legal requirements of novelty, usefulness and industrial applicability. The concept of patent protection dates back to ancient Greece, where laws were enacted to protect inventors who developed new and useful products or processes. Patents are intended to encourage innovation. The five primary requirements for patentability are: ...

THE RADIANT JUSTICE CHAMERS, OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY BONDS In commercial law, a bond is a written promise to repay money borrowed and to pay interest on it. Bonds may be issued by governments, companies, or large institutions and are traded on financial markets. The term "bond" had its origins in the early days of stock trading when one security was traded for another. For example, the buyer of a bond received interest payments until the bond's maturity date, at which time he would receive his principal back. A bond is a debt instrument used by businesses and governments to borrow money. The issuer of the bond, usually a bank or corporation, borrows money from investors who purchase the bonds. Bonds may be in the form of government bonds, corporate bonds, or asset-backed securities, but they are also used in other situations. In criminal law, an obligation to pay the court if a defendant fails to meet the terms of conditional release from custody i.e Bail b...