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QUANTUM MERUIT Quantum meruit literally translates to "the amount one deserves" or "as much as one has earned" . It is an equitable principle of law based on the concept that no one who benefits from the labor and materials of another should be unjustly enriched thereby; under these circumstances, the law implies a promise to pay a reasonable amount for the labor and materials furnished. The principle prohibits a party who has received consideration from another in a transaction where the surrounding circumstances indicate that the said consideration was not intended as a gift. This principle is also known as Quasi-contract. The use of this principle cannot be over-emphasized as it could be a game changer in litigation strategy over contractual disputes, arbitration, debt recovery, capital market transactions, labor disputes, property disputes, and intellectual property disputes. This principle if properly applied could help a party who has furnished co...

THE RADIANT JUSTICE CHAMBERS, OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY EMINENT DOMAIN Eminent domain refers to the power of the government to take private land for public use under certain circumstances. For example, the government may sometimes take someone's house to make room for a new highway or a bridge. This right is commonly known in Nigeria as the Compulsory Acquisition of Land.  The most common uses of property taken by eminent domain have been for roads, government buildings and public utilities. The homeowners typically are entitled to compensation for their loss, and the government must first follow several different procedures before it can take property. Eminent Domain is the process by which the government acquires from private landowners their land which is needed for any public purpose or for a purpose beneficial to the economic development of Nigeria. It is a drastic form of government intervention as it results in the dispossession and eviction of landowners from t...

The society keeps evolving and the Noble Profession has not been spared. The scope of services offered by Legal Practitioners has been extended beyond the traditional function of representation and litigation. Emerging areas of law in the digital economy are in high demand and in need of sharp legal minds.  It's no news that Justice Chambers is committed to training lawyers who are sound in all aspects of law. In upholding this mantle, we're inviting the phenomenal Barr. O.J Ayansola (Sage) to enlighten us on some currently hot and emerging industries and the opportunities available to young lawyers.  Join us on Friday, 17th March, at 7 pm (WAT) as we learn from Sage how a lawyer can stay relevant in the digital economy. Click here to register. 

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2023 #EmbraceEquity The theme for International Women's Day 2023 is "DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality." #EmbraceEquity    It highlights the incredible potential of technology and innovation to promote gender equality and empower women. In today's fast-paced and tech-driven world, it's essential that women have equal access to the latest technologies and digital opportunities. These technologies can help women break down traditional barriers and open up new horizons. Furthermore, access to these technologies is important for women in all facets of their life, such as education, employment, and entrepreneurship.   The "DigitALL" theme for International Women's Day 2023 emphasizes the importance of embracing innovation and technology to create a more just and equitable society for all. By breaking down gender barriers and promoting equality in the development and implementation of technology, we can ...

THE RADIANT JUSTICE CHAMBERS, OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY TRAINING BONDS A training bond is a contract between an employer and an employee whereby the former undertakes to pay a stipulated cost for the training of the latter with the understanding that the latter will either remain in employment for a specified minimum period or refund the cost of the training upon resignation. Employers often require employees to issue undertakings to remain in their service for a specified period of time after acquiring new skills or certificates as a precaution against losses that could result from employees terminating their contracts after receiving the training. From the employer's perspective, this ensures that the employer will recoup the investment made in such an employee in exchange for the employer paying for the employee's acquired skill set or training. Usually, training bonds contain a clause that offers the employee an option to repay the bond value (the sum expended ...