E1: Three instances where you don’t have a RIGHT in court.

> A warm greetings to everyone, **Where there is a right, there is a remedy**-that is what the law says. But there are circumstances that may negate this position. That is what we’re about to enumerate; For instance, you have an agreement with a drug dealer to supply you a pack of marijuana (a **prohibited drug** by government agency). Unfortunately, your deal went south and the dealer ran away with your money. You approached the court for a redress and possibly to retrieve your money. *“The contract is void ab initio (contract is unenforceable from the beginning)” because the law has prohibited the sales and intake of narcotics* Another instance is where you do not have a **“cause of action”**. The bedrock on which the court has power to entertain and hear your matter (either maritime, land or commercial disputes) is found in the cause of action. Simpliciter- it is the act that led to the breach of agreement, the mistake on the part of the erring party etc.  _{*[Image source](pixbay.com)*} Once the jury or the judge (depending on the legal system of your State) discover that your case lacks merit. It would be strike out for want of diligence prosecution. **“Law as a concept exist to shield people from harm or arbitrary use of power. Also, as a means of deterrence or sanction against deviant behaviors”** There are procedures which someone (plaintiff) must fulfilled before filing a lawsuit which are; (i) ensure to have exhausted all the mechanisms of settling the disputes amicably before coming to court for a redress. (ii) ensure there is a cause of action. All these procedures existed solely to prevent countless lawsuits in the courthouse. *Hence, litigants (parties) will bring lawsuit at the slightest jab on their neck just to seek justice*. And most of them will be base on personal vendetta against each other which will be frivolous and vexatious. And it will amount to **abuse of court processes**. Next time you’re about to sue your boss for abuse, your landlord for unlawful eviction from your rented apartment, or a contractual party for a breach of agreement. Be sure that you have a right before the court. ©️ All rights reserved. Samuel Adegoke.