Orji Uka

Leave to Issue and Serve Originating Process Outside Jurisdiction v. Substituted Service: a Distinction with a Difference

Leave to Issue and Serve Originating Process Outside Jurisdiction v. Substituted Service: a Distinction with a Difference

This paper addresses a common misconception among some lawyers and even judges in Nigeria who inadvertently believe that an application for leave for the issuance and service of a court process outside the territorial jurisdiction of a court is coterminous with an application for substituted service. This paper highlights the substantive and procedural differences between the two concepts.

 

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The conditions for the grant of stay of proceedings pending Arbitration under Nigerian Law: Revisiting Mekwunye v Lotus Capital Ltd

The conditions for the grant of stay of proceedings pending Arbitration under Nigerian Law: Revisiting Mekwunye v Lotus Capital Ltd

In this paper, our Partner, Olasupo Shasore, SAN and Senior Associate, Orji A. Uka examine the controversy surrounding the condition(s) for the grant of stay of proceedings pending arbitration under Nigerian law.