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Judicial Criticism of Counsel in Nigeria: The Case for Remedies against Professional Reputation Damage

Introduction- The legal profession is highly regarded in Nigeria. The premium placed on it derives from the fact that members are believed to be professionally trained and sound. To revile a counsel in the judgment of a trial court is not taken lightly because it goes to detract from counsel’s professional standing while the Judge enjoys immunity. Methodology- This study adopted the doctrinal method and content analysis. It reviewed relevant statutory provisions, secondary sources on judicial precedents and journal articles on defamation. It applied them to the pronouncements of the trial Judg…