LAWFIELDS ABRIGBED PROFILE
LAWFIELDS Solicitors & Advocates I. Core Values Our core values are professionalism, diligence and integrity. II. Mission…
EVIDENCE OF IDENTIFICATION IN CRIMINAL TRIALS IN NIGERIA
EVIDENCE OF IDENTIFICATION IN CRIMINAL TRIALS IN NIGERIA METHODS OF IDENTIFICATION 1.1 In criminal trials the identity of the…
REVISED LAW ON CORROBORATION OF EVIDENCE OF CHILDREN IN NIGERIA
Statutory provisions Section 209 of the Evidence Act 2011 states as follows; In any proceeding in which a child who…
LEGAL ASPECTS OF CARGO MARINE INSURANCE CLAIMS
Introduction Section 67 of the Insurance Act 2003 requires compulsory insurance on goods imported into Nigeria. A marine cargo insurance…
PROXIMATE CAUSE: DETERMINATION OF CAUSATION.
The Principle 1.1 The principle of proximate cause is one of the fundamental principles of insurance. It is important in…
RETURN OF PREMIUM ON LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES
Introduction This piece looks at the circumstances when an insured may be entitled to return of premiums paid under…
THE INDEMNITY PRINCIPLE: LESSONS FOR INSURERS FROM RECENT DECISIONS OF FOREIGN COURTS: POLAND & GHANA.
PART 1: POLAND The pro rata condition of average Material damage policies include a pro rata condition of average….
How to prevent rejection of insurance claims & What to do if the insurer does not settle the claim.
HOW TO PREVENT REJECTION OF INSURANCE CLAIMS. MISTAKES TO AVOID. Policy document After you pay the premium make…
LEGAL ISSUES IN CONTRIBUTION & DOUBLE INSURANCE
Double Insurance & Contribution 1.1 Double insurance arises where the same party is insured with two or more insurers in…
ORDER OF PRIORITY FOR COMPETING TITLE TO LAND
Proof of title to land In the locus classicus of Idundun v Okumagba (1976), the Supreme Court stated that…
