CHRISTIAN
LAWYERS FELLOWSHIP OF NIGERIA(CLASFON)(NLSE)
THE ANSWERS HAVE
BEEN HIGHLIGHHTED IN GREEN.
PROPERTY LAW
PRACTICE.
Chief
Bassey Etim, a businessman, who had just established a business relationship
with a company in Australia, had to travel urgently in April 2009 to see his
business partners in Australia. He was unable to conclude negotiations with
Ahmed Salako for the sale to Chief Salako of his 21 acres of land located along
Awolowo Road, Ikeja, Lagos before he left for Australia. Now he wants to ensure
that the negotiations are contained and the transactions concluded even in his
absence. Answer the following questions:
1. Chief Etim can achieve his desire by doing one
of the following:
a.
Appoint
an executor
b.
Appoint
an administrator
c.
Appoint
a lessee
d.
Appoint an attorney
2.
Since
Chief Etim is already in Australia and the property is in Nigeria, Chief Etim
needs to take one of the ff steps:
a.
Ensure
that the documents contain an illiterates jurat
b.
Ensure
that the appointing document is under seal
c.
Ensure that the
appointing document is executed before a
notary public
d.
Ensure
that the appointing document is registered
3.
To finally dispose off all of Chief Etims
interest in the property, on e of the ff documents must be executed
a.
Deed
of lease
b.
Deed of assignment
c.
Deed
of legal mortgage
d.
Deed
of release
4.
The
presence of one of the ff in the deed that is to be executed would obviate the
need to a separate receipt
a.
Execution
clause
b.
Consideration
clause
c.
Receipt clause
d.
Attestation
clause
5.
Assuming
the property was located along Awolowo Road, ikoyi, Lagos, the documents Chief
Salako would require for the purpose of investigating Chief Etim’s title are:
a.
Abstract and epitome
of Title
b.
Land
certificate and consent letter
c.
Registered
deed of assignment and survey plan
d.
Form
4 and Form 7
CRIMINAL LITIGATION
14
year old Mafoni was charged before the Federal High Court, Abuja for causing
death by dangerous driving on a Federal High road. His counsel raised
preliminary objections on the ground that the consent of the judge had not been
sought and obtained before the charge ought to have been by way of information.
The prosecution called only one witness instead of the three earlier listed.
1. Which court has jurisdiction over
Mafoni?
a.
The
Federal High Court, Abuja
b.
Any
Federal High Court in the country
c.
The juvenile court
d.
The
High Court of the FCT
2.
How
many witnesses must the prosecution call in this case?
a.
Even one witness is
sufficient, if he can proof the case beyond reasonable doubt
b.
The
three witnesses listed must be called
c.
At
least two witnesses to corroborate each other
d.
All
eye witnesses to the accident
Sule
was arrested at Owo, Ondo state for being in possession of 35 kilograms of
Indian hemp. The court ordered that Sule be detained at the Governor’s
pleasure. Sule wants to appeal against the order.
3. The court vest with the
jurisdiction to entertain this offence is:
a.
Chief
Magistrates Court, Owo, Ondo state
b.
High
Court, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti
c.
Federal High Court,
Akure
d.
The
National Industrial Court
4.
Which
of the following is correct?
a.
Before Sule can be
convicted by the Court, the evidence of an expert is required
b.
Since
Sule has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity, the court ought to discharge
him
c.
Sule
can be convicted by the court without calling for the evidence of an expert
d.
The
court was right to have detained Sule at the Governor’s pleasure
5.
After
the plea of not guilty by reason of insanity was entered by Sule, the next
thing the court has to ascertain is:
a.
Whether
Sule did or did not commit the offence
b.
Whether Sule was
insane at the time of committing the offence
c.
Whether
Sule was sane at the time of committing the offence
d.
Whether it was the Indian hemp that made Sule
to be insane
PROFESSIONAL
ETHICS
Kelani
Ndom acted as solicitor to Dr. Alake Ikpeme in a sale when Dr. Alake Ikpeme
sold his property at plot 12 Rudy Avenue, Calabar to Mr. Bassey Molidan for a
sum of N80m. Kelani received the N80 on behalf of his client but
failed to remit the money to him. He spent part of the money and paid the
remaining N20m into his personal account. Meanwhile, as a result of
kelani Ndom’s inability to provide the best service to his clients whose matter
has suffered series of setback in the High Court, the client debriefed Kelani
and engaged the service of Dele Aisosa. Dele Aisosa was recently invited by his
client to come to his house to take instructions so that
he could draft a deed of lease in respect of some expatriates.
Answer
the following questions.
1.
All
but one of the following is a skill Kelani Ndom needs to provide the best
service to his clients
(a)
Drafting
skill
(b)
Advocacy
skill
(c)
Management
skill
(d)
All of the above
2.
What
duty does Dele Aisosa owe Kelani Ndom as the latter’s client has changed
counsel?
(a)
Duty to notify Kelani
of the change of counsel
(b)
Duty
to join kelani and prosecute the case jointly
(c)
Duty
to notify kelani of the juicy nature of the case
(d)
None
of the above
3.
Which
rule of RPC has Kelani breached?
(a)
Rule
21 RPC
(b)
Rule 23 RPC
(c)
Rule
24 RPC
(d)
Rule
26 RPC
4.
If
this matter is tabled before the disciplinary body of the Bar, the conduct of
Kelani against Dr. Alake Ikpeme would earn him the punishment of:
(a)
Suspension
(b)
Order
for return of documents or money by the lawyer
(c)
Striking off of name
from the roll
(d)
All
of the above
5.
Under
which of the following circumstances is Dele Aisosa not to take instructions
from client outside his law office?
(a)
When
client is ill and desirous of consulting his lawyer
(b)
When
the client is very elderly and movement is impossible and difficult
(c)
When client is
wealthy, influential and can mobilize the lawyer with ease
(d)
When
client is in prison or police custody
CIVIL
LITIGATION
Ebi Family sued
Abanya Family for a declaration of the exclusive right to the paramount
chieftaincy title of Alalali of Alali town in Lagos State. The matter was
brought to the court by Lawrence Ati and Jacob Ebi against Tawa Abaya and
Joseph Abaya for the Abaya family.
1. The
claimant will properly be referred to as:
a. “Ebi Family of Alali suing through Lawrence
Ati and Jacob Ebi … Claimant”
b. “Ati and Jacob Ebi for the claimant …
Claimant”
c. “Lawrence Ati and Jacob Ebi suing for themselves and on behalf of Ebi
family of Alali … Claimant”
d. “Ebi family Alali Town … Claimant”
2. The originating process
appropriate in this action will be;
a. Originating
summons
b. Originating
motion
c. Petition
d. Writ of summons
3. The defendant Abaya
family is required under the Lagos State High Court rules to file its statement
of defence within ___ days of the service of the originating process
a. 17 days
b. 21 days
c. 42 days
d. 45 days
4. If the action had been
commenced in the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory. Your answer to
question 13 above would have been:
a. 17 days
b. 21 days
c. 42 days
d. 14 days
The High Court of Lagos State declined
jurisdiction in a suit filed by Social Rights Initiative (NGO) and two other
persons against the Attorney General of the Federation and the Central Bank of
Nigeria challenging the Federal Government decision to change the One Thousand
Naira note to a coin.
5. The most probable reason why the court
declined jurisdiction in the above case is that:
a.
The matter ought to have been commence at the Federal High Court
b.
Jurisdiction of the National Industrial court
c.
The matter was commenced in the wrong judicial division
d.
The matter falls within the
exclusive jurisdiction of the federal high court (S.251(1)(d) CFRN 1999)
CORPORATE LAW
Mr Smart
Uche was called to the bar on July 20, 2011. At the thanksgiving reception, the
chairman of the occasion, and uncle of the new wig, ciehf Uchendu, instructed
him to register two business outfits with the names Uchendu Bross and Ebano
Enterprises (Nig) Ltd at the Corporate Affairs Commission.
1.
After
enrollment at the supreme court, Smart Uche, esq, is expected to be accredited
at the CAC so as to be able to:
a.
register
the business name and the limited liability company
b.
register
the business name
c.
register
the limited liability company
d.
do any official
transaction with CAC
2.
Which
of the following document is not required for the accreditation of Smart Uche
Esq?
a.
2
recent passport photographs
b.
Evidence
of payment of practicing fee for the year of application
c.
Photocopy of LL.B
degree certificate
d.
Photocopy
of call to bar certificate
3.
Which
of the following documents will be required by CAC for the registration of
Uchendu Bros, but is not needed to register Ebano Enterprises (Nig.) Ltd?
a.
Passport
photographs
b.
Form
of availability and reservation of name
c.
Evidence
of payment of filing fee
d.
None of the above
4.
An
infant is absolutely prohibited from applying to the CAC for the registration
of a:
a.
Private
company limited by shares
b.
Sole
proprietorship as a business name
c.
Non-profit
organization under part C
d.
Only (b) and (c) above
5.
Nexis
Plc when formed is required to have an authorized share capital not less than
a.
N1,000,000
b.
N5,000,000
c.
N500,000
d.
N10,000
PART
B
IN
THE HIGH COURT OF ENUGU STATE
IN
THE ENUGU JUDICIAL DIVISION
HOLDEN
AT ENUGU
CHARGE NO:
BETWEEN
THE STATE/ENUGU STATE/ A.G. ENUGU STATE COMPLAINANT
AND
1. AMNON
2. JONADAB DEFENDANTS
At the session of the High Court holding at Enugu on the _____ day of
_________ 2017, the court was informed by the Honourable Attorney-General of
Enugu State that the following persons:
1. Amnon
2. Jonadab
Are charged with the
following offences:
COUNT 1
Statement of Offence
Conspiracy to commit
rape contrary to Section 4 of the Criminal Code Law of Enugu State, 2017.
Particulars of Offence
Amnon and Jonadab at
No. 34, Princes’ Chambers, King David’s Palace, Enugu, within the Enugu
Judicial Division, conspired to rape Tamar.
COUNT 2
Statement of Offence
Defilement of a maiden
contrary to Section 20 of the Criminal Code Law of Enugu State, 2017.
Particulars of Offence
Amnon at No. 34,
Princes’ Chambers, King David’s Palace, Enugu, within the Enugu Judicial
Division, had unlawful carnal knowledge of Tamar- a virgin.
COUNT 3
Statement of Offence
Incest contrary to
Section 18 of the Criminal Code Law of Enugu State, 2017.
Particulars of Offence
Amnon at No. 34,
Princes’ Chambers, King David’s Palace, Enugu, within the Enugu Judicial
Division, had unlawful carnal knowledge of Tamar- his sister.
COUNT 4
Statement of Offence
Rape contrary to
Section 8 of the Criminal Code Law of Enugu State, 2017.
Particulars of Offence
Amnon at No. 34,
Princes’ Chambers, King David’s Palace, Enugu, within the Enugu Judicial
Division, raped Tamar.
Dated this 20th
day of February, 2017.
Signed:
Stephen Michael
Oluwadaisi-Kenechi
(Principal State
Counsel)
For the Hon.
Attorney-General of Enugu State.
RESULT
TEAM
|
MCQ
|
DRAFT
|
TOTAL
|
RUTH
|
19
|
5
|
24
|
JOSHUA
|
20
|
12
|
32
|
JOSEPH
|
18
|
18.5
|
36.5
|
SAMUEL
|
20
|
10
|
30
|
SOLOMON
|
17
|
9.5
|
26.5
|
DANIEL
|
18
|
9.5
|
27.5
|
ABRAHAM
|
20
|
8.5
|
28.5
|
DEBORAH
|
19
|
7
|
26
|
DAVID
|
20
|
7
|
27
|
ESTHER
|
22
|
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|
22
|
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