Computable Law and Electoral Act: Concepts and Model of an Expert Assistant

Computable Law and Electoral Act: Concepts and Model of an Expert Assistant

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 		 International Journal of Computer Trends and Technology (IJCTT)          
 
© 2017 by IJCTT Journal
Volume-49 Number-2
Year of Publication : 2017
Authors : C. P. E. Agbachi
DOI :  10.14445/22312803/IJCTT-V49P114

MLA

C. P. E. Agbachi "Computable Law and Electoral Act: Concepts and Model of an Expert Assistant". International Journal of Computer Trends and Technology (IJCTT) V49(2):91-99, July 2017. ISSN:2231-2803. www.ijcttjournal.org. Published by Seventh Sense Research Group.

Abstract -
Inmany a developing country, such as Nigeria, disputes arising from election process can be fraught and common. The lingering nature, controversy all impact adversely on the nation’s body politics. It is evident, the overwhelming number of court cases in the judicial system. Inherent in this situation are long delays and attendant ill effects. With trend in the upward, and no sign of abating, it would be welcome indeed any contributions towards accelerated judgement of court cases in our system. Thus, this paper discusses the concepts of Artificial Intelligence, in application to automated Legal Assistant, as it pertains to the Electoral Act of Nigeria.

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Keywords
Jurisprudence, Expert System,Knowledge Engineering, Legal Reasoning, Hybrid-Base.