STAMP/SEAL: Effect of failure to affix the approved seal and stamp of the Nigerian Bar Association on a legal document- SYLVESTER EJIAFA v. MR. ALFRED AMBROSE EJIAFA(2018) LPELR-44651(CA)
HELD:
"It is pertinent to point out herein, that contrary to the contention of the learned counsel for the respondent, the Supreme Court in the case of Yaki & Anor v. Bagudu & Ors. (2015) LPELR -SC. 722/2015, has held that failure of the legal practitioner who signed a process to affix his stamp, does not render the said process incompetent. The effect of such failure was to render the process improperly filed.
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