BE SURE THAT LAND YOU WANT TO BUY IS NOT IN COURT

BE SURE THAT LAND YOU WANT TO BUY IS NOT IN COURT

Avoid buying a land/building which is the subject of a court case. Learn from Ali Baba’s painful experience.

At Apex Chambers, we constantly warn clients not to buy land, building or any property that is the subject of a court case.

Recent events involving popular comedian, Ali Baba, prove just how costly such a mistake can be.

Ali Baba bought a building at Victoria Island in 2021 for ₦220 million through his company. Unknown to many, that property was already the subject of an ownership dispute between AMCON and Harold Expansion Industries Nigeria Ltd.

The court later ruled that AMCON had wrongfully sold the property while the case was still on. On August 15, 2025, court bailiffs evicted Ali Baba from the property and handed it back to the original owner.

Despite paying that much, Ali Baba lost everything because the law does not recognize the transfer of property that is in court.

This is the danger of lis pendens: a legal doctrine that makes sale of property being claimed in court, invalid no matter how innocent the buyer is.

Before you pay for land or building, let a Property and Real Estate Lawyer carry out full due diligence (investigation) to ensure the property is free from any dispute.

Get an experienced Property Lawyer to make proper findings before you pay.

Buy smart.

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