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The subject of the book is copiously elucidated for the first time with verity of dictas from the reported cases from superior courts in Nigeria.
Islamic Law and Practice Procedure in Nigerian Courts is about the rules of practice, procedure and evidence in trials of civil and criminal cases before Area Courts, Sharia Courts, Upper Area Courts, Upper Sharia Courts, Sharia Courts of Appeal, Court of Appeal and indeed Supreme Court of Nigeria in matters concerning application of Islamic law and practice. The subject of the book is copiously elucidated for the first time with verity of dictas from the reported cases from superior courts in Nigeria. It is of nineteen chapters with a number of parts and paragraphs to make for easy application. The book is designed to ensure quick dispensation of justice without sacrificing the need for fair hearing. A must for judges, advocates and students of Islamic law and practice.
About the Author
Adamu Abubakar, attended the famous S.A.S Kano, Institute. of Amin. ABU Zaria. Bayero University Kano and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1984. Appointed Notary Public of Nigeria in 1997. Between 1978-79 worked as a Registrar with Niger State Judiciary. Served as Senior Special Legal Adviser to the Jigawa State Governor in 2000- 2007 and currently in active practice in Kano. Among his publications are; “The Nigerian Legilature and Impeachment Process” and “Guide to the Practice of Interpleader Proceedings“.
Table of Contents
Chapter One: Rules of Procedure
Chapter Two: Judicial Positions and Powers
Chapter Three: Processes of the Court
Chapter Four: Settlement Out of Court
Chapter Five: Statement of Claim
Part III
Distinguishing between plaintiff and defendant
Criminal complaint
Chapter six: Trial Procedure
Chapter Seven: Conflicting Claims of Title
Chapter Eight: Admission/Confession “Iqrar”
Chapter Nine: Evidence
Chapter Ten: Characteristics of Judicial Proof
Chapter Eleven: The Witnesses
Chapter Twelve: Documentary Evidence
Chapter Thirteen: Hearsay Evidence
Chapter Fourteen: Oath
Chapter Fifteen: Prescription and Entitlement
Chapter Sixteen: Partition of Hereditament
Chapter seventeen: “Izar” Pre Judgment Plea
Chapter Eighteen: Judgment
Chapter Nineteen: Appeal
Bibliographic Information
Title: Islamic Law and Practice Procedure in Nigerian Courts
Author:
Publisher: Malthouse Press
Language: English
Length: 232 pages
ISBN: 9789789584444
Pub. Date: 1st May 2017
