J. D. Owumi V. Paterson Zochonis & Co (Nig.) Ltd. (1974) LLJR-SC
J. D. Owumi V. Paterson Zochonis & Co (Nig.) Ltd. (1974) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report ELIAS, CJN. In Suit No. LD/659/70 delivered by Lambo, J., in the High Court of Lagos State on May 24, 1971, the plaintiff’s claim was dismissed. The plaintiff’s claim against the defendants were for:- (i) a declaration that the deed […]
Christopher N. Onubogu & Anor V. The State (1974) LLJR-SC
Christopher N. Onubogu & Anor V. The State (1974) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report FATAYI-WILLIAMS, J.S.C. At the Onitsha High Court on 22nd April, 1974, the appellants were jointly charged with and convicted of the offence of malicious damage to property contrary to section 451 of the Criminal Code of the East-Central State and sentenced to […]
In Re: Olawale Onile – Ere Vs Oladapo Williams (1974) LLJR-SC
In Re: Olawale Onile – Ere Vs Oladapo Williams (1974) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report FATAYI-WILLIAMS, JSC. In her amended Petition for the dissolution of her marriage to the respondent, the petitioner referred to one Olawale Onile-Ere in the title of her Petition as the “party cited”. Not one word was, however, said about the party […]
The Military Governor, Western State v. Chief Afolabi Laniba & Anor (1974) LLJR-SC
The Military Governor, Western State v. Chief Afolabi Laniba & Anor (1974) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report A. G. IRIKEFE, J.S.C. On 16th October, the Commissioner of Lands, Western Region of Nigeria, took out an originating summons at the High Court, Ibadan, against the first and second claimants in this matter for a determination of the […]
Chief D. O. Ogugua Vs Armels Transport Ltd (1974) LLJR-SC
Chief D. O. Ogugua Vs Armels Transport Ltd (1974) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report O. IBEKWE, J.S.C. This appeal raises vital questions as to the liability of a bailee under the law. The main facts are not in dispute. The defendant is a limited liability company and carries on the business of common carriers and motor […]
Kujore & Ors V. Otubanjo (1974) LLJR-SC
Kujore & Ors V. Otubanjo (1974) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report FATAYI-WILLIAMS, J.S.C. The present appellant had been substituted for the plaintiff (now deceased) who had commenced these proceeding against the respondents as defendants in the Ijebu Ode Grade “A” Customary Court. Her claim was for declaration of title according to customary law to a piece […]
Abel O. Woluchem v. Dr. charles Inkotariah Wokoma (1974) LLJR-SC
Abel O. Woluchem v. Dr. charles Inkotariah Wokoma (1974) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report D. IBEKWE, J.S.C. This appeal is unusual in the sense that it is from a decision which is not what it purports to be a consent judgment. It is a rambling judgment, which does not seem to have decided anything. On the […]
Yisawu Shosimbo V. The State (1974) LLJR-SC
Yisawu Shosimbo V. The State (1974) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report B. A. COKER, J.S.C. At the hearing of this appeal on the 3rd October, 1974, we allowed the appeal of the appellant, quashed his conviction for manslaughter and ordered his acquittal. We then stated that we would give our reasons later for taking this course […]
B. C. Onyuike v. Eastern State Interim Assets and Liabilities Agency (1974) LLJR-SC
B. C. Onyuike v. Eastern State Interim Assets and Liabilities Agency (1974) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report T. O. ELIAS, C.J.N. This is an appeal against the judgment of Douglas, J., delivered in the Port Harcourt High Court on March 9. 1973. The judgment is sequel to a motion filed by the defendant/respondent in this appeal […]
Dominic Ugwu & Ors V. Egbuaba Igwe Ogbuzuru & Ors (1974) LLJR-SC
Dominic Ugwu & Ors V. Egbuaba Igwe Ogbuzuru & Ors (1974) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report SOWEMIMO, JSC. When an aggrieved party or his counsel argues an appeal before us, it is necessary that such argument should come within the confine of a rehearing as provided by Order 7 Rule 2 of the Rules of the […]