- 1 Marks
Question
Which of the following is NOT a Nigerian statute?
A. Equity
B. Decree
C. Act of Parliament
D. Edict
E. Bye-law
Answer
A. Equity
Explanation:
The correct answer is Equity. Equity is not a statute; rather, it refers to a body of legal principles that supplements the common law and is used by courts to achieve fairness. Nigerian statutes include laws like decrees, edicts, acts of parliament, and bye-laws, which are enacted by the government and legal institutions.
- Tags: Acts of Parliament, Equity, Legal Systems, Nigerian Statutes
- Level: Level 1
- Topic: Sources of Nigerian Law
- Series: NOV 2012
- Uploader: Theophilus