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BL – May 2023 – L1 – SB – Q1C – Law of Contract
Advise Fudu on the legal issues involved in his contract with Jaffer for the importation of banned rice.
Question
Jaffer, who trades in the importation of edible consumables from Cotonou, agreed with Fudu to import and deliver to Fudu in Lagos 50 tonnes of foreign parboiled rice in 50kg bags for a total value of N7 million. Fudu paid an advance of N3 million, with the balance payable on delivery. However, Jaffer sent the bags of rice, which were confiscated by the Nigeria Customs Service at the border, as the Federal Government had banned the importation of rice into Nigeria. Fudu is aggrieved for non-delivery of the consignment and intends to sue Jaffer to recover the N3 million deposit he paid.
Required:
Advise Fudu accordingly, stating the legal issues involved.
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- Tags: Consumer Rights, Illegal Contract, Tort Law, Trade Law
- Level: Level 1
- Topic: Law of Contract
- Series: MAY 2023
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