Service of writ of summons outside jurisdiction

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• FORTE OIL PLC V. OBASI (2021)→

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  Court of Appeal (Owerri Division)

  Judgment date

  13 March 2020

  A comprehensive case summary for the judgment of Forte Oil Plc v. Obasi, focusing on legal issues surrounding jurisdiction and serving writ of summons.

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• UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC V. MOHAMMED (2012)→

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  Court of Appeal (Ilorin Division)

  Judgment date

  26 January 2011

  Summary of United Bank for Africa Plc v. Mohammed detailing jurisdictional issues and procedural fairness in service of writs.

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• D. E. N.R. LTD V. TRANS INTERNATIONAL BANK LTD (2009)→

  Court

  Supreme Court of Nigeria

  Judgment date

  12 December 2008

  Summary of D. E. N.R. Ltd v. Trans International Bank Ltd, detailing key legal issues and the Supreme Court’s decision regarding jurisdiction and procedural non

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