Andrew Ebohimi Omoijuanfo v. Nigeria Technical Company Ltd (1976) LLJR-SC
Andrew Ebohimi Omoijuanfo v. Nigeria Technical Company Ltd (1976) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report IDIGBE, J.S.C. By a hire purchase agreement of the 19th day of June, 1972, the appellant undertook to purchase from the respondents a Steyr Tipper for the total purchase of ‘a35,643 (N11,286.00). Under the terms of the hire-purchase agreement (hereinafter called “the […]
Chief Daniel Allison Ibuluya & Ors v. Tom Benebo Dikibo & Ors (1976) LLJR-SC
Chief Daniel Allison Ibuluya & Ors v. Tom Benebo Dikibo & Ors (1976) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report D. A. R. ALEXANDER, C.J.N. The plaintiffs, who are the respondents in this appeal, are the representatives of members of the Dikibo House of Okrika, and claimed in the High Court of Rivers State the sum of 1,000pounds […]
Ifi Izieme & Ors. v. Ijeoma Ndokwu & Ors. (1976) LLJR-SC
Ifi Izieme & Ors. v. Ijeoma Ndokwu & Ors. (1976) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report FATAYI-WILLIAMS, J.S.C. In the proceedings commenced in the Owerri High Court, the plaintiffs claimed against the defendants in paragraph 31 of their statement of claim, declaration of title to a piece of land known as “Ani Akparukwu” situated in Oguta farm […]
City Property Development Ltd v. Attorney-General, Lagos State and Ors.(1976) LLJR-SC
City Property Development Ltd v. Attorney-General, Lagos State and Ors. (1976) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report FATAYI-WILLIAMS, J.S.C. The appeal and cross-appeals in this action are from the judgment of Adedipe, l. delivered in the High Court of Lagos State on 11th October, 1974. In the proceedings in the said High Court, the City Property Development […]
Christian Nwosu V. The State (1976) LLJR-SC
Christian Nwosu V. The State (1976) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report D. A. R. ALEXANDER, C.J.N. The appellant was charged on information with murder contrary to Section 319(1) of the Criminal Code, the particulars of the offence being that he murdered Monica Okeke on or about the 13th of April, 1971, at Obaoji Oba in the […]
Mr. Z.O. Obolo V. Rev. J.D. Aluko & Ors.(1976) LLJR-SC
Mr. Z.O. Obolo V. Rev. J.D. Aluko & Ors.(1976) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report D. A. R. ALEXANDER, C.J.N. The issue in this appeal appears to us to be a simple one. The learned trial judge ruled as follows:- “In a civil case whilst the plaintiff cannot win his case without calling evidence, the defendant is […]
Chief J.O. Iyase & Ors V. Ugiagbe Omoragbon (1976) LLJR-SC
Chief J.O. Iyase & Ors V. Ugiagbe Omoragbon (1976) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report SOWEMIMO, JSC. It is settled traditional custom that the ownership of land in Benin is vested in the Oba of Benin and that by virtue of this, he is the only authority who can approve of the allocation of building plots to individuals. […]
Festus Sunmoila Yesufu V. African Continental Bank Ltd (1976) LLJR-SC
Festus Sunmoila Yesufu V. African Continental Bank Ltd (1976) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report FATAYI-WILLIAMS, J.S.C. The plaintiffs, now respondents, are commercial bankers. In proceedings commenced by them in the High Court at Benin City, they claim from the defendant, now appellant, the sum of 376,320,10.10d(pounds) being debt due from and payable by the defendant to […]
S.O. Esan V. The State (1976) LLJR-SC
S.O. Esan V. The State (1976) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report MADARIKAN, JSC. The appellant stood trial in the High Court, Lagos (Charge No.LA/23C/74) on an Information containing the following five counts:- “Statement of Offence – 1st count Extortion by public official contrary to Section 99 of the Criminal Code. Particulars of Offence Stephen Oyedokun […]
Ogbeide Aikhionbare Ohen-eriaria Of Evboriara V. Uyiekpen Omoregie Enogie (1976) LLJR-SC
Ogbeide Aikhionbare Ohen-eriaria Of Evboriara V. Uyiekpen Omoregie Enogie (1976) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report SOWEMIMO, JSC The plaintiffs, who are the respondents in this appeal, sued the defendants, the appellants before the court, in Suit No. B/135/75 at the High Court of Bendel State (then known as the Midwestern State) and The Plaintiffs’ claims against […]