The execution of documents in Nigeria, as simple it may seem, is an issue which has given rise to numerous litigation because it is often taken with levity without due regard to law or legal protocol. Be it contracts, letters, court processes or high level agreements, there are certain rules that must be followed in its execution. A party on the receiving end of some unfavourable terms of a contract can rely on the lack of proper execution to vitiate the contract. This article seeks to highlight the various issues around execution of documents and their implications for efficacy of such documents.
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