The Law & You: The Respective Rights of the Hirer and the Owner
In a contract of hire purchase, the different parties have obligations to each other. Most of these obligations are stated under statutory provisions, while some are embodied in the common law which is case law developed from the decisions of Judges. Obligations of the Owner a) Duty to Make Delivery of the Goods or Chattel […]
The Law & You: The Nature and Scope of Copyright Law
Copyright is an aspect of Law of Intellectual Property. Like law on patents, trademarks, designs, plants and animals variety etc.. copyright seeks to reward, encourage and promote creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship by granting certain person the rights to prevent others from copying their creations or ride unjustly on their goodwill. Copyright is perhaps the most […]
The Law & You: Legal Implication Of Infringement Of Intellectual Property
Copyright infringement can be defined in numerous ways, some of which include piracy, theft and free booting. Infringement of copyright basically means copying, reproducing or using any content or work which has copyright in it by an unauthorized person, who is not the owner of such work without having requisite permits or licenses. One of […]
The Law & You: The Banker-Customer Relationship
There are numerous kinds of relationship between the bank and the customer. The relationship between a bank and a customer depends on the type of transaction; products or services offered by the bank to its customers. The legal relationship between a bank and its customer differs in several important respects from the relationships between most […]
The Law & You: The Vitiating Elements of Contract
A contract can be defined as: A promise or set of promises which the law will enforce. The agreement/contract, creates rights and obligations that may be enforced principally through the instrumentality of the courts, however there are situations where the parties have reached an agreement but the questions arises whether the existence or non-existence […]
The Law & You: The Rights of an Agent
An agent is a person who acts in the name of and on behalf of another, having been given and assumed some degree of authority to do so. Most organized human activity—and virtually all commercial activity is carried on through agency. No corporation would be possible, even in theory, without such a concept. We […]
The Law & You: The Duties of an Agent
Since most agency relationship are established by contract, the agent’s duties and obligation are largely defined by the terms of the contract but additional duties are established by agency law, unless the contract specifically excludes or modifies them. These duties arise from the trust and confidence that forms the foundation of an agency relationship and […]
The Law & You: The Scope of the Law of Agency
 In modern life, it will be virtually impossible for a business to run efficiently without agents. For instance, corporations must hire agents to work for them since a corporation is an artificial person. An agent has the potential to form contracts on behalf of the principal and in so doing, bind the principal. As a […]
The Law & You: Admissibility Of Electronic Evidence – Things To Look Out For
1.0 Introduction Today, everyday transactions are conducted on electronic platforms. The advent of technological development and the consequent evolution of paperless transactions have permeated every sphere of life, and the legal system is no exception: in the event of disputes involving transactions conducted through electronic means, parties are bound to rely on electronic evidence of such […]
The Law & You: Companies Income Tax In Nigeria
Companies Income Tax (CIT) is a direct tax imposed by a jurisdiction on the income or capital of corporations or analogous legal entities. Many countries impose such taxes at the national level, and a similar tax may be imposed at state or local levels. Company income tax is one of the most important sources of revenue collection […]
The Law & You: Effect Of Misrepresentation On A Contract Of Sale
1.0 Introduction Many statements can be made in the course of trying to win work and there can be a temptation to overstate facts. In other words, say things or make statements in other to ensure or cause another to do or act in a particular way. The effect of causing another to act in […]
The Law & You: How To Register Patent In Nigeria
Did you stumble upon a new concept by accident or have you finally made headway in your stalled invention project? Then there is a likelihood that you are brooding over how to protect your brainchild from potential hijackers and impostors after having made such innovative discovery or reckonable success. This article provides the essential information […]
The Law & You: The Concept Of Agency In A Commercial Transaction
Introduction Agency relationship is created by the mutual agreement of two parties. The essence of an agency relationship is not difficult to grasp. It is simply that whatever a man can do personally he can as well properly do so through another person. This is grounded in the Latin maxim that qui facit per allium […]
The Law & You: What To Do If You Are In A Land Dispute
A land dispute is a common issue for landowners. We cannot always prevent these disputes, but these issues when they come up can be resolved. Land disputes There are many sources of a land disputes, these include inaccuracy of a deed description, Â or where the neighbours all agree that the legal description is correct, one […]
The Law & You: What The Constitution Says About Your Rights As A Nigerian
The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria provides for the rights of a citizen of Nigeria. These rights are fundamental and cannot be waived or trampled upon on any ground save otherwise the circumstances provided for under the same constitution. 1. Right to life Every person has a right to life, and no one […]
The Law & You: 7 Things To Do If You Are Ever Arrested
Being arrested is not ideal but there is definitely nothing wrong with being prepared for such a circumstance. That starts with knowing your rights and how best to exercise them. Â The following are seven things to do when a person has been arrested. Demand for an Arrest Warrant Under the law in Nigeria, arrests are […]