Expansion of Notarial Functions Through Practice-Based Research Initiatives
Practice-based research initiatives have significantly expanded the role and scope of work of Notaries Public beyond the functions traditionally provided under the Notaries Public Act 2023. Historically, the role of the Notary Public was largely limited to administering oaths, overseeing illiterate jurats, and notarising documents. However, contemporary developments have repositioned the Notary Public as a […]
Affidavit Evidence Process: A Vital Instrument in Legal Documentation and Dispute Resolution
Affidavit Evidence remains one of the most important instruments in legal practice and documentation. In legal proceedings, an affidavit that is not challenged or properly controverted may be deemed admitted or abandoned in part by the opposing party. This is why legal practitioners often respond carefully through a Counter Affidavit, addressing issues seriatim and clearly […]