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• GEORGE V. F.R.N. (2014)→

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  Supreme Court of Nigeria

  Judgment date

  13 December 2013

  Case summary of George v. Federal Republic of Nigeria, addressing errors in conviction and legal principles on intent to defraud and constitutionality.

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• YAHAYA GARBA V. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE (2006)→

  Court

  Court of Appeal (Kaduna Division)

  Judgment date

  8 October 2007

  Summary of Yahaya Garba v. Commissioner of Police case focusing on legal issues surrounding conspiracy, forgery, and the requirement of due process in criminal.

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