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Territorial Jurisdiction for Breach of Contract in Nigeria or whatever

Conflict of Laws

Jurisdiction is a fundamental aspect of Nigerian procedural law. 1] The concept of jurisdiction in Nigerian conflict of laws (often called “territorial jurisdiction” by many Nigerian judges) is the most confusing aspect of Nigerian conflict of laws.

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Praxis des Internationalen Privat- und Verfahrensrechts (IPRax) 2/2022: Abstracts

Conflict of Laws

In its judgment of 25 November 2020 (7 U 147/19), the Higher Regional Court of Brandenburg ruled on special jurisdiction regarding letters of comfort under Article 7 No. This contribution analyses the decision, puts it into larger context, and discusses its repercussions for future cases. 1 Brussels I Regulation. a and lit.

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A call for the wider study of Private International Law in Africa: A Review of Private International Law In Nigeria

Conflict of Laws

The result of the authors’ analyses of Nigerian appellate courts’ cases bordering on the jurisdiction of Nigerian courts in actions in personam arising from causes of action which accrue outside the territorial jurisdiction of the courts is particularly eye-opening. 5] Chukwuma Okoli, (n. 4) above. [6] 8] Owners of M.

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