Litigation Results
Civil and criminal outcomes across all Nigerian court levels — from Magistrate Court to the Supreme Court.
The matters below represent a selection of civil and criminal litigation outcomes handled by this firm. They are presented at a level of detail that allows the nature of the matter and the quality of the result to be understood without disclosing confidential client information. Court levels, approximate timeframes, and the substance of outcomes are described. Names, identifying details, and exact financial values are not.
Federal High Court
Multi-party commercial claim — contract dispute
Judgment in client's favour. Full claim amount recovered with costs awarded. Defendant's appeal struck out for failure to prosecute.
Total resolution: 14 months
Federal High Court
Criminal defence — serious charge, multiple accused
Client discharged and acquitted following full trial. No conviction. All charges dismissed on the evidence presented.
Trial duration: 8 months
State High Court
Declaratory relief — contractual entitlement
Declaration granted. Defendant ordered to comply with contractual obligations. Costs awarded.
Resolution: 9 months
State High Court
Injunction — imminent breach of contract
Interlocutory injunction obtained ex parte within 48 hours. Substantive hearing won. Injunction made final.
Emergency relief: 48 hours
Court of Appeal
Appeal — adverse trial court ruling on title
Trial court decision reversed. Client's claim reinstated and remitted for proper determination in client's favour.
Appeal concluded: 16 months
Federal High Court
Judgment enforcement — resisting debtor
Garnishee order absolute obtained. Full judgment sum of ₦22 million recovered from third-party bank accounts.
From judgment to recovery: 4 months
Federal High Court
Criminal defence — fraud allegation, financial sector
No-case submission upheld. Client discharged at close of prosecution case. Criminal record clean.
No-case ruling: 5 months after charge
State High Court
Professional negligence claim — architect defendant
Full defence. Plaintiff's case dismissed with costs. No liability established against client.
Full trial concluded: 11 months