Day 3, Daily Law Nuggets
The application is no doubt novel since the legal principle is that a personal right of action dies with the person But admittedly, this case is unique and there is no statutory provision in Nigeria or any rule of the Court that makes room for the substitution of a deceased Appellant, for the sole purpose of continuing with a criminal appeal, which died with him.
Moreover, Justice cannot be done if the...
Day 2, Daily Law Nuggets
An employee is entitled to compensation for any injury or death suffered in the course of employment. It is immaterial whether he was in the workplace at the time of the accident (section 7(1)).His entitlement to compensation with respect to an accident sustained while on his way to work, at his principal or secondary residence, where he receives remuneration or he takes his meals at work.
Day 1, Daily Law Nuggets
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