The Admissibility of Documents under Re-examination — An Appraisal

Abstract

This essay seeks to examine the need or the appropriateness of tendering a document during re-examination and its admissibility.

A reference to a case at hand will be of assistance.

The case of Alhaji Safu Oniolapo v. Mr. Adetoro¹ unreported arose out of a tenancy dispute wherein the plaintiff sued for the following:
1. Order for possession
2. Arrears of rent
3. Mesne profit
4. Order directing the defendant to pay NEPA bill and water rates.

The plaintiff who was represented by the caretaker, while being led in evidence under examination-in-chief told the court that he was the one managing the plaintiff's house and collecting rent on her behalf and that he was issuing receipts to that effect but did not tender any letter of authority or power of attorney.