At the Bar Finals, subpoenas came up in Civil Litigation. It is very easy to miss.
For example, you may see a question where the claimant has called a witness who tenders a document. As counsel to the defendant , you attempt to cross-examine the witness, and the claimaint's counsel objects. Comment.
I almost started writing that the right to cross-examination is guaranteed under Section 36 of the Constitution on fair hearing — until I realized it was a trap.
Evidence —
Please distinguish carefully between:
1. Subpoena ad testificandum — compels a person to appear before the court to give oral evidence. Such a witness may be cross-examined.
2. Subpoena duces tecum — compels a person to produce specified documents or materials in court. Such a person cannot ordinarily be cross-examined unless the subpoena is a hybrid of both subpoena ad testificandum and subpoena duces tecum.
I’ve had mixed feelings about my bar finals result, a part of me feels undeserving, it’s an unexplainable feeling tbh. You really can’t explain God’s favour but I’m glad to have it.
I’ll say it again, if you’re in Nls you need God!
Once again
LL.B First Class
BL First Class 🥰
Property Law Aligns
Civil litigation Aligns
Criminal litigation Aligns
Professional Ethics Aligns
Corporate law Aligns
All in Alignment for Excellence
Cheers to us🥂🥂
To all my girls chasing a new chapter, be gentle with yourself. What’s meant for you will always find you, so trust the process and give yourself grace. You’ve got this! ♥️