Defending Nigerian Legal Suit

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Drafting a defense under Nigerian law requires identifying involved parties, raising preliminary objections, and denying claims. Respond to each allegation, present facts from the defendants perspective, and cite relevant legal provisions. Conclude with a prayer for dismissal of the claims. In a written address, include case laws like Madukolu v. Nkemdilim to support the defense. Ensure the document aligns with Nigerian legal standards and court procedures.

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Prepare a reply in the defence to the originating process in defending the defendant in this suit under Nigerian law. THE HIGH COURT OF SUG IN THE AWKA JUDICIAL DIVISION HOLDING AT SUG HIGH COURT SUIT NO: ______________ BETWEEN: COMR. IZUCHUKWU EJIKEME FRANCIS ---------------------------- CLAIMANT / RESPONDENT AND *. THE PRESIDENT, STUDENTS’ SENATE COUNCIL, NAU *. THE STUDENTS’ SENATE COUNCIL (SSC NAU) ------------- DEFENDANT/ APPLICANT *. COMR. ONYINYECHI NWACHUKWU (SUG ACTING PRESIDENT)

Hi Immaculata! To draft a defense for the defendants, it's important to follow some key steps:
*. Introduction:
- Identify the parties involved.
- State the jurisdiction of the court.
*. Preliminary Objections:
- Raise any preliminary objections to the suit, if any.
*. Statement of Defense:
- Deny the claims made by the claimant.
- Provide a clear and concise response to each allegation.
- State the facts as seen from the defendant's perspective.
*. Legal Grounds:
- Cite relevant laws and regulations that support the defense.
*. Prayer:
- Conclude with a request for the court to dismiss the claims against the defendants.
Make sure to draft the document formally and in line with Nigerian legal standards.
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Prepare a statement of defence to the originating process defending the defendant in this suit under Nigerian law. THE HIGH COURT OF SUG IN THE AWKA JUDICIAL DIVISION HOLDING AT SUG HIGH COURT SUIT NO: ______________ BETWEEN: COMR. IZUCHUKWU EJIKEME FRANCIS ---------------------------- CLAIMANT / RESPONDENT AND *. THE PRESIDENT, STUDENTS’ SENATE COUNCIL, NAU *. THE STUDENTS’ SENATE COUNCIL (SSC NAU) ------------- DEFENDANT/ APPLICANT *. COMR. ONYINYECHI NWACHUKWU (SUG ACTING PRESIDENT)

IN THE HIGH COURT OF SUG

IN THE AWKA JUDICIAL DIVISION

HOLDING AT SUG HIGH COURT

SUIT NO: ______________

BETWEEN:

COMR. IZUCHUKWU EJIKEME FRANCIS ---------------------------- CLAIMANT / RESPONDENT

AND

*. THE PRESIDENT, STUDENTS’ SENATE COUNCIL, NAU

*. THE STUDENTS’ SENATE COUNCIL (SSC NAU) ------------- DEFENDANT/ APPLICANT

*. COMR. ONYINYECHI NWACHUKWU (SUG ACTING PRESIDENT)

STATEMENT OF DEFENCE
*. Introduction:
- The Defendants, being the President of the Students' Senate Council, the Students’ Senate Council (SSC NAU), and the Acting President of SUG, hereby submit their defence to the suit brought by the Claimant.
*. Preliminary Objections:
- The Defendants object to the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court to entertain this suit on the grounds that the Claimant has not exhausted internal remedies available within the university’s administrative framework.
*. Statement of - The Defendants deny all allegations of wrongdoing as stated in the Claimant’s originating process.
*. Response to Allegations:
- The Defendants specifically deny each and every allegation contained in the Claimant's originating process, except where expressly admitted.
*. Facts from the Defendant's Perspective:
- The Defendants state that all actions taken were within the scope of their official duties and in accordance with the constitution and regulations governing the Students’ Senate Council and the Students’ Union Government (SUG) of NAU.
*. Legal Grounds:
- The Defendants refer to the following legal provisions in support of their defence:
- The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, * (as amended).
- The NAU Students’ Union Government Constitution.
*. Prayer:**
- The Defendants respectfully pray that this Honourable Court dismisses the Claimant’s suit with substantial costs for lacking merit and being an abuse of court process.

SUG High Court, Awka

Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * Court Road, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria

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Write a written address in favour of the defendants in this suit which under Nigerian law, include decided court cases in Nigerian court with their full citations and the rulings of the Judges in defense of the written address.

Written Address in Favour of the Defendants
IN THE HIGH COURT OF SUG
IN THE AWKA JUDICIAL DIVISION
HOLDING AT SUG HIGH COURT
SUIT NO: ______________
BETWEEN:
COMR. IZUCHUKWU EJIKEME FRANCIS ---------------------------- CLAIMANT / RESPONDENT
AND
*. THE PRESIDENT, STUDENTS’ SENATE COUNCIL, NAU
*. THE STUDENTS’ SENATE COUNCIL (SSC NAU) ------------- DEFENDANT/ APPLICANT
*. COMR. ONYINYECHI NWACHUKWU (SUG ACTING PRESIDENT)
WRITTEN ADDRESS IN FAVOUR OF THE DEFENDANTS
*. Introduction:
- The Defendants are the President of the Students' Senate Council, the Students’ Senate Council (SSC NAU), and the Acting President of SUG.
- This address is submitted in defence against the claims brought by the Claimant.
*. Preliminary Objections:
- The Defendants object to the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court on the groundsthat the Claimant has not exhausted internal remedies available within the university’s administrative framework.
*. Statement of Defense:
- The Defendants deny all allegations of wrongdoing as stated in the Claimant’s originating process.
*. Response to Allegations:
- The Defendants specifically deny each and every allegation contained in the Claimant's originating process, except where expressly admitted.
*. Facts from the Defendant's Perspective:
- The Defendants state that all actions taken were within the scope of their official duties and in accordance with the constitution and regulations governing the Students’ Senate Council and the Students’ Union Government (SUG) of NAU.
*. Legal Grounds:
- The Defendants refer to the following legal provisions and case laws in support of their defence:
- The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, * (as amended).
- The NAU Students’ Union Government Constitution.
- Madukolu v. Nkemdilim (*) * SCNLR *: The court held that a court is competent when it is properly constituted, the subject matter is within its jurisdiction, and the case comes before the court initiated by due process of law

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