Civil Litigation: A Quick Reference Guide to Substantive Law and Procedure, presented in its Fourth Edition, is authored by Honourable Justice Oludotun Adefope-Okojie, a retired Justice of the Court of Appeal of Nigeria and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK). The work provides a streamlined, accessible synthesis of civil procedure alongside substantive legal rules, making it an indispensable resource for court advocates, judges, and legal researchers working within the Nigerian judicial system. The book is designed for rapid navigation, assisting practitioners in resolving complex procedural hurdles, understanding substantive legal requirements, and efficiently preparing court processes, pleadings, and oral arguments. By bridging procedural mechanisms with underlying substantive law, the text supports effective advocacy, case management, and judicial decision-making. As a physical volume in its fourth revised edition, it reflects updated judicial practice and procedural standards tailored for legal practitioners seeking an authoritative, quick-reference desk manual in Nigerian civil litigation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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