Tag: Chinua Asuzu
Ode to Chief Solomon Adegboyega Awomolo SAN: By Chinua Asuzu
From Destiny Chambers of Ilorin where a young advocate first tempered steel with fire to the Body of…
Should Capriology Be Taught in Judicial School? By Chinua Asuzu
Judge Frank Caprio’s passing at 88 leaves more than fond memories—it leaves a legacy of kindness in justice.…
Concurrent Findings? That’s a Misnomer! By Chinua Asuzu
In Nigerian appellate discourse, few phrases are as entrenched as “concurrent findings of fact.” Judges invoke it as…
Does mere entry in a dictionary qualify a word for use as defined or at all? The short answer is NO.
By Chinua Asuzu Most lexicographers, especially at descriptivist institutions like Merriam-Webster, don’t prescribe how language should be used.…
What’s the difference between _anticipate_ and _expect_? _By Chinua Asuzu
The verb _anticipate_ means “to take some action in preparation for or against what one is expecting.” _Anticipate_…
Preemptive Strikes in Advocacy By Chinua Asuzu
In advocacy, presenting only positive information and arguments can be “superficial, myopic, and, ultimately, unconvincing.” Kathryn M. Stanchi,…
Are your semantics on steroids?_By Chinua Asuzu_
Many users of the language indulge in what I call steroidal semantics: the hypercorrection of idioms, phrases, and…
Stop Shouting at Judges! By Chinua Asuzu
Far too many lawyers sabotage their voice by shouting on the page. They do this by abusing, misusing,…
Stop saying “case laws.” By Chinua Asuzu
It’s “caselaw,” or “case law”, not “case laws,” no matter how many cases you’re discussing. “Caselaw” is a…
In advocacy, advance both justifying and motivating arguments. By Chinua Asuzu
Justifying arguments are what most of us are used to. Let’s incorporate motivating arguments to augment and boost…
In briefs, fight tough, not rough. By Chinua Asuzu
In Engineering Enterprises v Attorney General of Kaduna State 2 NWLR (Part 57) 381 (SC), 413D–H, Oputa JSC…
To launch or defend against an appeal, consider these strategies: Chinua Asuzu
Effective appeal-strategy development calls for judgment, discipline, and courage on your part: the good judgment to choose the…