Civil Litigation Case Notes Study Guide Graded A+

Ezeani v Okosi {Ans: Failure to pay the filing fees (for election petition) renders the petition invalid and it would be struck out unless the tribunal orders otherwise}Bhojwani v Bhojwani {Ans: Where it cannot be established that the petitioner was resident in Nigeria, the court cannot have jurisdiction over such matrimonial causes. For a person to establish domicile, the person must show that he has properties in that place and an intention to reside in that place.}Oshodi v Eyifunmi {Ans: A reply is not filed as a matter of course as when there is no new issue in the statement of defence, then there is no need to file a reply.}Kalu v Chima {Ans: Where a judge hears consolidated actions he must deliver judgements in each of the suits. Where judgment is delivered and a party is not satisfied with the judgment, he may appeal against the judgment as it affects him in one consolidated suit. He need not appeal against all the cases consolidated unless his complaints cover all the other cases.}Williams v Williams {Ans: The court in granting custody will consider the best interest of the child.}Onyia v Onyia {Ans: The issues