Preponderance of evidence in civil cases

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• CITIZENS INTERNATIONAL BANK LTD V. SCOA NIGERIA LTD (2006)→

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  Court of Appeal (Lagos Division)

  Judgment date

  6 April 2006

  A detailed summary of the case Citizens International Bank Ltd v. SCOA Nigeria Ltd, focusing on the issues of evidence admissibility and garnishee orders.

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• IORDYE VS. IHYAMBE (2000)→

  Court

  Supreme Court of Nigeria

  Judgment date

  15 December 2000

  Summary of Iordye vs. Ihyambe Supreme Court ruling on land title declaration and evidence requirements in Nigeria, delivered on December 15, 2000.

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