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S. Oragbade Vs Chief S.J.M. Onitiju (1962) LLJR-SC

S. Oragbade Vs Chief S.J.M. Onitiju (1962) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report BAIRAMIAN, F.J The plaintiff has appealed against the judgment given in the High Court at Ibadan, on the 28th September, 1959, which dismissed his claim and granted the defendant a declaration of title to the area in Exhibit L (plan OG/150/58) thereon edged red; […]

C. Anueyiagu & Anor V. Deputy Sheriff, Kano (1962) LLJR-SC

C. Anueyiagu & Anor V. Deputy Sheriff, Kano (1962) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report UNSWORTH, FJ This is an appeal from a decision of the High Court of the Northern Region of Nigeria, awarding the respondent the sum of £700 under a bond, which was in the following terms:- KNOW ALL MEN by these present that […]

James E. Egbunike &anor V. Simon Muonweokwu (1962) LLJR-SC

James E. Egbunike &anor V. Simon Muonweokwu (1962) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report TAYLOR, F.J The appellants, James E. Egbunike and Albert A. Egbunike, sued the respondent, Simon Muonweokwu, in the Native Court of Onitsha claiming:- 1. A declaration of title to the land and buildings of No. 37 New Market Road, Onitsha, value £200. 2. […]

Okoli Ojiako and Ors V. Onwuma Ogueze and Ors (1962) LLJR-SC

Okoli Ojiako and Ors V. Onwuma Ogueze and Ors (1962) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report BRETT, F.J This is an appeal by the defendants, who represent the people of Umuezeana Okija, against the judgment of Hughes, J., in the High Court of the Eastern Region granting the plaintiffs, who represent the people of Uhuokwe Okija, a […]

Ugwu Nwankwo V. The Queen (1962) LLJR-SC

Ugwu Nwankwo V. The Queen (1962) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report BAIRAMIAN, F.J  The appellant, who was convicted on three counts by Sir Louis Mbanefo, C.J., Eastern Region, on the 21st June 1961, appeals on a point of law and on other grounds relating to the facts of his case. The three counts in question are […]

Hunmuani Ajoke V. Amusa Yesufu Oba & Anor (1962) LLJR-SC

Hunmuani Ajoke V. Amusa Yesufu Oba & Anor (1962) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report BAIRAMIAN, F.J  The plaintiff is dissatisfied with the judgment dismissing his claim which Dickson, J., gave on 9th February, 1959 (in Lagos Suit No. 103/58). The claim is for commission under an agreement dated 30th August, 1956; there are two exhibits of […]

John Edo & Anor V. Commissioner Of Police (1962) LLJR-SC

John Edo & Anor V. Commissioner Of Police (1962) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report BAIRAMIAN, F.J The appellants were convicted on 14th April, 1959, on three charges, by S.A. Abina, Esq., Senior Magistrate at Warri; their appeal was dismissed by Kester, J., and they have appealed further. The charges were (1) under s. 365 of the […]