Burden of proof beyond reasonable doubt in paternity cases

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• IDAHOSA V. IDAHOSA (2020)→

  Court

  Supreme Court of Nigeria

  Judgment date

  17 January 2020

  Case summary of Idahosa v. Idahosa, Supreme Court of Nigeria, addressing burden of proof in paternity disputes and the admissibility of dying declarations.

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