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LEGAL NUGGETS ✅ GARNISHEE ORDER In a garnishee proceedings, the third party indebted to the judgment debtor is called the garnishee. The principal parties are; the judgment creditor as applicant and the garnishee as respondent. One of the ways to enforce money judgment in Nigeria is through a garnishee proceeding by way of attachment of funds of the judgment debtor, which is in the hands or custody of a third party (the garnishee) For instance,  The garnishee is usually a bank, that the judgment debtor's account is in credit. The recent case of GTB Vs. Innoson Motors is a case in point. In which GTB as garnishee fought the case up to the apex court. The court has the right to discharge a garnishee in a proceedings. BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE DIRECTORATE OF LITIGATION AND RESEARCH.

THE LOGO OF THE INTERNATIONAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP SUMMIT AND WHAT IT ENTAILS 1.🌎- The spherical shape there represents the International society, i.e cities that are across the borders of our cites examples are Ghana, Brazil, Germany etc. To add to this, speakers from the international community would be gracing the summit. 2.🌐- As it's contained in the dp, refers to the networking opportunities that the summit presents, it basically give individuals the chance to relate with people coming from a totally different modus operandi as opposed to ours. The summit presents networking opportunities as well. 3.🧍🏽‍♂️🧍🏽‍♀️- Refers to youths all around the world, that's definitely you and I, this summit hence proposes to teach us more about our rights and obligations. Also, to promote citizenship education. 4.🌟- This refers to the goal of the summit, the summit has essentially one goal, and that's to incline youth all around the world on the pros and...

  Legal nuggets MOTION A motion is a written request or proposal to the court to obtain a ruling or direction. There are varieties of motions and it has become standard practice to file certain kinds of motions with the court based on the rulings of the court.  Motions are often made before trials to resolve procedural and preliminary issues, and may be made after trials to enforce or modify judgments.  Motions may also be made to resolve legal issues in the case if there is no disagreement about the facts. They are usually called a motion for summary judgment or a motion for summary adjudication of the issues . These motions can resolve all or most of the issues in a case without the need for a trial.  Normally, one side submits a motion, the other side submits a written response, and the court holds a hearing at which the parties give brief oral arguments. Some motions are considered only on the basis of the writings. Then th...

  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...

Ch ild  T rafficking is a  wid e ly  spread phenomenon in Nigeria . Globally , chil d trafficking is one of the fastest growing organi ed crimes with  an  estimate of  1.2million victims per year, of which 32% are  African s .      Child trafficking whic h we know as the  recruitment , transportation , habouring or  receipt of persons  by means o f threat, or the  use of force or other forms of  coercion , of a bduction , of fraud ,  for the  purpose of  exploitation .          The Assessment o f Child Trafficking   in  the Southern Nigeria n  State (2004) reported that 46% of external trafficking , are children with a female to  ma l e ratio  of 7:3. Most females ,  are being traff icked for the purpose of sexual  exploitation , entertainment , slavery and all forms of forced  labor . Most of these females ,  end up ...

The White Ribbon Campaign Australia, defines domestic violence as violence, abuse and intimidation between people who are currently or have previously been in an intimate relationship. Many children, wives and even men suffer from violence. However, Traditionally and globally, domestic violence is committed mostly against women. Women tend to be victims of domestic violence not only in their homes but also workplace and society. It could even occur between lovers who are merely cohabiting. Domestic violence takes different forms of physical, emotional, sexual, verbal, economic and religious abuse. Physical or sexual abuse are the most common type of abuse since they are easily recognizable. It is hurting or inflicting constant pain on a person which could be in form of beating, rape including marital rape and multilation. The perpetrator considers it as a medium of controlling or dominated the victim. Most times, victims of this violence do not consider themselves vic...