National Bank Of Nigeria & Anor V. Lady Ayodele Alakija & Anor (1978) LLJR-SC
National Bank Of Nigeria & Anor V. Lady Ayodele Alakija & Anor (1978) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report KAYODE ESO, J.S.C. The plaintiffs, in Suit No. M/146/72, took out an originating summons in the High Court of Lagos, against the defendants, as follows- “LET the defendants within 8 days after service of this summons on each […]
Lagos City Council Caretaker Committee & Ors V. Benjamin O. Unachukwu & Anor (1978) LLJR-SC
Lagos City Council Caretaker Committee & Ors V. Benjamin O. Unachukwu & Anor (1978) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report BELLO, J.S.C. A bus belonging to the Appellants strayed from the highway and crashed into the shop of the Respondents. As a consequence of that accident, the Respondents instituted an action in the High Court, Lagos, claiming […]
Samuel Fadiora & Anor. (In Re Samuel) V. Festus Gbadebo & Anor (1978) LLJR-SC
Samuel Fadiora & Anor. (In Re Samuel) V. Festus Gbadebo & Anor (1978) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report IDIGBE, J.S.C. The principal question raised in this appeal and which calls for the decision of this court is what exactly is the meaning and effect of an order (by an appellate court) for a trial de novo […]
Alhaji Raji Oduola & Ors V. Mrs. B. Ashcroft & Anor (1978) LLJR-SC
Alhaji Raji Oduola & Ors V. Mrs. B. Ashcroft & Anor (1978) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report S. SOWEMIMO, J.S.C. This is an appeal against the judgment of the Western State Court of Appeal in appeal No. CAW/97/72 judgment having been delivered on the 15th of November 1974. The case came before the Western State Court […]
Ben Ikpang & Ors. V. Chief Sam Edoho & Anor (1978) LLJR-SC
Ben Ikpang & Ors. V. Chief Sam Edoho & Anor (1978) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report ANIAGOLU, J.S.C. The appeal in this case is brought against the judgment of Kooffrey, J., (as he then was), in a writ filed in November, 1972, by the plaintiffs as representing the family of Edoho in Afaha Eket against the […]
Chief Mark Young Jack & Ors V.deliver Igonikon Harry (1978) LLJR-SC
Chief Mark Young Jack & Ors V.deliver Igonikon Harry (1978) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report S. SOWEMIMO, J.S.C. In Suit PHC/60/72 in the Rivers State High Court sitting at Port Harcourt, the plaintiffs, who are appellants before us, filed the following claim:- “1. A declaration of title to a piece or parcel of land of an […]
Hirat Aderisola Balogun V National Bank Nig Ltd (1978) LLJR-SC
Hirat Aderisola Balogun V National Bank Nig Ltd (1978) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report IDIGBE, J.S.C. The question in this appeal is whether the Appellant is entitled to substantial damages for the dishonour of her cheque by the Respondents without any allegation, in her pleadings, of special or actual damage flowing from such dishonour of the […]
Jack Afiuwa Ekpoke & Anor V. Douglas Usilo & Ors. (1978) LLJR-SC
Jack Afiuwa Ekpoke & Anor V. Douglas Usilo & Ors. (1978) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report OBASEKI, J.S.C The appellants were plaintiffs and the respondents defendants in the High Court of Justice, Midwestern State of Nigeria (now Bendel State) in Suit S/26/70 filed at Sapele wherein the plaintiffs claimed according to the endorsement on the Writ […]
Agbino Obioma & Ors. V. Lawrence Emeye Olomu & Ors. (1978) LLJR-SC
Agbino Obioma & Ors. V. Lawrence Emeye Olomu & Ors. (1978) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report S. SOWEMIMO, J.S.C. The judgment on appeal before us is in respect of two consolidated Suits W/95/72 and W/110/72. In the first suit, the plaintiffs, who are members of Ebite family claimed a declaration of title to a piece of […]
Abdul Hamid Ojo V. Primate E. O. Adejobi & Ors (1978) LLJR-SC
Abdul Hamid Ojo V. Primate E. O. Adejobi & Ors (1978) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report N. ANIAGOLU, J.S.C. In the High Court of Lagos the plaintiff/appellant instituted an action against the defendants claiming: “1. 200 pounds damages for trespass to all that piece or parcel of land situate lying and being at Mc Ewen Street, […]