General damages in libel

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• EKONG V. OTOP (2015)→

  Court

  Supreme Court of Nigeria

  Judgment date

  6 June 2014

  Summary of Ekong v. Otop discussing the libel case and legal principles on defamation, as adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Nigeria.

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  • Defamation→
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• EDEM VS. ORPHEO NIGERIA LTD. (2003)→

  Court

  Supreme Court of Nigeria

  Judgment date

  11 July 2003

  A detailed summary of the Supreme Court decision in Edem vs. Orpheo Nigeria Ltd., focusing on the issues of defamation, corporate liability, and damages in libe

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  • Corporate personality→
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• PROFESSOR TAM DAVID-WEST V. MR. BIODUN ODUWOLE & ORS. (2003)→

  Court

  Court of Appeal, Ibadan Division

  Judgment date

  3 April 2003

  Case summary of Professor Tam David-West v. Mr. Biodun Oduwole & Ors., discussing the appeal on libel and the assessment of damages awarded.

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