By the provisions of Section 375 of the Criminal Code Act, any person who publishes any defamatory matter is guilty of a misdemeanor and is liable to imprisonment for one year; and any person who publishes any defamatory matter knowing it to be false, is liable to imprisonment for two years.
Defamation can take the form of slander or libel. For a claimant to succeed in an action for defamation, the claimant must be able to prove: That the words were defamatory not to only to few members of the public but the general public. That the words referred to the claimant.
While most insults and even some threats are not illegal on their own, certain types of verbal abuse may give you grounds for a civil lawsuit. These include: Defamation: False statements of fact that seriously damage your reputation, like allegations of criminal conduct or unethical behavior.
To file a lawsuit in Nigeria, you must have a valid legal claim, be of sound mind, and be over the age of 18. Additionally, you need to ensure that all necessary documents are properly filed and served to the defendant.
The Writ of Summons (WOS) is one of the two modes used in commencing a civil action against a person. It is a formal document addressed to the defendant requiring him to appear before the court if he/she wishes to defend himself against the plaintiff's claim.
Please prepare a one-page statement in relation to the advertised role, outlining: how your skills, knowledge and experience will be relevant to this role; why you are interested in the role and what you can offer us; any specific examples or achievements that demonstrate your ability to perform the role.
For the part of the claim that you dispute, give a full response to what is claimed. It may be helpful to use separately numbered paragraphs. Attach an Additional Parties Form 1A form, if there is more than one plaintiff or defendant in the case and check the “Additional plaintiff/defendant” box on the defence form.
- The Statement of claim should start by identifying the parties to the dispute and their relationship to each other. - Include any relevant background facts. - Explain how and in what way the defendant has wronged you ing to law. This is the legal basis for your claim.
- The Statement of claim should start by identifying the parties to the dispute and their relationship to each other. - Include any relevant background facts. - Explain how and in what way the defendant has wronged you ing to law. This is the legal basis for your claim.