AVOID NICKNAME OR ALIAS IN LAND/HOUSE PURCHASE AGREEMENTS

AVOID NICKNAME OR ALIAS IN LAND/HOUSE PURCHASE AGREEMENTS

When drafting land/house purchase agreements in Nigeria, it is important to describe the Vendor and Purchaser using their natural names, not alias or nickname. This practice ensures clarity, legality and enforceability of the agreement.

Using a nickname or alias in legal documents creates issues. A nickname cannot establish the true identity of the party. This ambiguity can lead to disputes, especially if there are conflicting claims as to who executed the agreement. A land purchase document in the name of “Oliver OldSoldier” instead of “Oliver Ezeh” could be deemed unreliable in court as there is no legal recognition for the alias.

Disputes arising from identity issues may render the agreement invalid, undermining the transaction. It opens the door for fraudulent claim, as third parties could exploit the ambiguity to challenge the ownership or validity of the agreement.

Using a party’s legal name is what the law requires and it simplifies the process of verifying identities.

To avoid costly litigation, avoidable land disputes and loss, parties to a land/building purchase agreement in Nigeria must be identified by their legal names. A properly executed agreement eliminates doubt, protects against fraud and upholds the integrity of the property transaction.
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