Preponderance of evidence and balance of probabilities

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• GABRIEL O. OKESHOLA V. MILITARY GOVERNOR OF OYO STATE (2000)→

  Court

  Court of Appeal (Ibadan Division)

  Judgment date

  9 October 2000

  Summary of Gabriel O. Okeshola v. Military Governor of Oyo State, discussing key legal issues regarding chieftaincy succession and evidence evaluation.

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