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. Construction of the word "or" 574 . Effect of "subject to" where used in a statute 575 . Meaning of "similar" 575 SECTION 13 (E): Interpretation of the Constitution 575 • The 12 principles of interpretation of Nigeria Constitution as stated by Obaseki, JSC 577 • • • Duty on Courts in Interpreting a statute or Constitution Whether the Supreme Court should embark on the liberal approach to the interpretation of the Constitution Consequence of adopting the liberal approach to the interpretation of the Constitution 578 579 579 • What a court embarking on interpreting constitutional provisions should situate its mind on 579 • Per Tobi, JSC, on major types of Constitution and on whether general definitions can change peculiar meanings of constitutional provisions 580 • Per Tobi, JSC on why the interpretation of the Australian constitution cannot be the basis for the interpretation of the Nigerian Constitution 581 . Duty on judge to interpret the provisions of the Constitution and not 'best ideals' 582 SECTION 13 (F): Construction of Terms in Documents 582 Principles governing interpretation of terms of contract embodied in a document 583 SECTION 13 (G): Trade Marks 584 . Purpose of a trade mark and the main objective of law of trade mark 585 The tort of passing off 585 • • Distinction between passing off and infringement of trademark Meaning of "distinctiveness" as it relates to trademarks and designs 587 586 • How distinctiveness of trade mark is acquired and test for determining distinctiveness 587 • Who can sue for infringement of a registered trademark 588 . 588 Procedure for action on infringement of a registered trademark xli

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