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Territorial Jurisdiction for Breach of Contract in Nigeria or whatever

Conflict of Laws

However, the defendant/appellant challenged the jurisdiction of the Kastina State High Court to hear the case on the basis that the contract in issue was concluded in Yobe State, where it claimed the cause of action arose, which it argued was outside the jurisdiction of Kastina State.

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Australia High Court Delivers Major Blow to Free Speech In Defamation Ruling

JonathanTurley

The court noted a number of decisions limiting CDA immunity including a decision by Judge Easterbrook of the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, who wrote in Chicago Lawyers’ Comm. For Civil Rights Under Law, Inc. Craigslist, Inc. , 3d 666, 670 (7th Cir. America Online, Inc., 3d 327, 330-31 (4th Cir.

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