Lawrence Olu-Ibukun & Anor v. Adesola A. Olu-Ibukun (1974) LLJR-SC
Lawrence Olu-Ibukun & Anor v. Adesola A. Olu-Ibukun (1974) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report FATAYI-WILLIAMS, J.S.C. In Suit No. WD/32/72 filed in the Lagos High Court, the petitioner, now respondent, petitioned for the dissolution of her marriage to the respondent. In the said petition she also payed inter alia, “that she may have alimony pending suit, […]
Colonel Olu Rotimi & Ors V. Mrs F. O. Macgregor & Ors (1974) LLJR-SC
Colonel Olu Rotimi & Ors V. Mrs F. O. Macgregor & Ors (1974) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report G. B. A.COKER, JSC. The present appellants were the defendants in an action instituted against them by the respondent, Mrs. F. O. MacGregor, as plaintiff, in the High Court of Lagos State. The writ in the action was […]
Adama Dipcharima & Anor V. Alhaji Umar Ali & Anor (1974) LLJR-SC
Adama Dipcharima & Anor V. Alhaji Umar Ali & Anor (1974) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report G. S. SOWEMIMO, J.S.C. This appeal is against the judgments of Hague Ag. J., in Suit No. NEM/15/71 delivered respectively on 11/6/73 and 20/11/73. On 10/12/73 the learned trial Judge also awarded cost of N1,420 to the respondents. The claims […]
I. A .O. Adebajo v. Tennessee Nigeria Inc. (1974) LLJR-SC
I. A .O. Adebajo v. Tennessee Nigeria Inc. (1974) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report T. O. ELIAS, C.J.N. This is an appeal from the judgment of Kassim, J., in Suit No. LD/529/66 delivered in the High Court of Lagos State on August 21, 1967, in which he non suited the plaintiff in respect of his claim […]
Armel’s Transport Ltd v. Transco (Nig) Ltd (1974) LLJR-SC
Armel’s Transport Ltd v. Transco (Nig) Ltd (1974) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report A. G. IRIKEFE, J.S.C. When this appeal came before us on 7th October, 1974, after hearing counsel for the parties, we made the following orders: (i) That the award of 500 (Five hundred pounds) general damages be refused: (ii) That 3,940 (Three thousand […]
Casimir Odive V. Nweke Obor & Anor (1974) LLJR-SC
Casimir Odive V. Nweke Obor & Anor (1974) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report ELIAS, CJN. This is an appeal against the ruling of Agbakoba, J., in Suit No. 0/5/1972 given in the Onitsha High Court on June 6,1973, and in which the learned trial Judge upheld a preliminary objection raised by the counsel for the defendants […]
Taiwo Bucnor Smart V. The State (1974) LLJR-SC
Taiwo Bucnor Smart V. The State (1974) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report G. B. A. COKER, JSC The appellant was charged before, and tried by, the Lagos Assizes (Lagos State) on an Information charging him with:- (i) stealing a sum of £5,000 (or N10,000) which was entrusted to him by one Titus Essien to transfer to […]
Things You Should Know About Driving Under The Influence Of Drugs Or Alcohol
Things You Should Know About Driving Under The Influence Of Drugs Or Alcohol Driving under the influence (DUI) of drugs or alcohol is a punishable crime in almost every state. When you are caught driving under the influence, the policeman can arrest you at the moment and present you in court where your future is […]
How to Avoid Drinking and Driving
How to Avoid Drinking and Driving Driving while intoxicated or under the influence of drugs is extremely dangerous. By some estimates, as high as 29 people die daily in motor vehicle crashes in which an alcohol-impaired driver is involved. However, there are several ways you can act more responsibly and prevent drinking and driving. But […]
S. B. Fashanu V. M.a. Adekoya (1974) LLJR-SC
S. B. Fashanu V. M.a. Adekoya (1974) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report COKER, JSC. The principal issues in this appeal are issues of fact. The plaintiff, now appellant, sued the respondent, as defendant, on a writ endorsed for 100 pounds damages for trespass committed by the defendant on the plaintiff’s land at Ajoke Dosumu Street, Surulere, […]