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The State V. Salihu Mohammed Gwonto (1983) LLJR-SC

The State V. Salihu Mohammed Gwonto (1983) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report NNAMANI, J.S.C.  On 8th July, 1980, 23 accused persons were arraigned before OBI-OKOYE, C.J. sitting at the Langtang High Court, Plateau State charged with various offences against sections 229(1), 85 and 97 of the Penal Code (Cap. 89 Laws of Northern Nigeria, 1963). These […]

Mohammed Ojomu V. Salawu Ajao (1983) LLJR-SC

Mohammed Ojomu V. Salawu Ajao (1983) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report ANIAGOLU, JSC. This is another of those cases in which a land-owning family in Lagos sells the same land to several purchasers leaving them to fight the issues in court as to the priorities of their competing interests in the purchased land. The land involved […]

S. O. Ukpai V. U. O. Okoro & Ors (1983) LLJR-SC

S. O. Ukpai V. U. O. Okoro & Ors (1983) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report ESO, J.S.C. The point, which has been taken in this appeal, is of considerable constitutional importance. It raises the issue of the jurisdiction of the State High Court in dealing with matters of election petition having regard to the provisions of […]

Attorney General Of Ondo State V Attorney General Of The (1983) LLJR-SC

Attorney General Of Ondo State V Attorney General Of The (1983) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report ESO, J.S.C This action was filed in this Court with a statement of claim dated 8th April, 1983, pursuant to the Rules of the Supreme Court 1977, which deal with the original jurisdiction of the Court. That jurisdiction is conferred […]

John Kadiya V. Solomon Daushep Lar & Ors (1983) LLJR-SC

John Kadiya V. Solomon Daushep Lar & Ors (1983) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report SOWEMIMO, C.J.N. In SC.95/1983, Paul Unongo vs. Aper Aku and others delivered this morning, we have stated extensively our reasons for declaring as unconstitutional the periods of time fixed for hearing and determining of Election Petitions before Courts of Law. Reference was […]

Ganiyu Kale V. Madam T. Coker And Ors (1982) LLJR-SC

Ganiyu Kale V. Madam T. Coker And Ors (1982) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report A. O. OBASEKI, J.S.C.  The appellant was the defendant in Suit No. IK/162/68 instituted on the 4th day of December, 1968 by one Emmanuel Iyiola Oniteru (deceased) now substituted by the respondent and one Madam Tayo Coker as plaintiffs in the High […]

Peenok Investments Ltd V. Hotel Presidential Ltd (1982) LLJR-SC

Peenok Investments Ltd V. Hotel Presidential Ltd (1982) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report A. G. IRIKEFE, J.S.C.  In the Anambra State High Court, the appellant, a limited liability company, commenced this action against the respondent, also a limited liability company, and claimed as follows:- “The plaintiff’s claim against the defendant is for N342,000 being the amount […]

F.S. Uwaifo V Attorney-general Bendel State & Ors (1982) LLJR-SC

F.S. Uwaifo V Attorney-general Bendel State & Ors (1982) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report G. S. SOWEMIMO, J.S.C. This case, which is an appeal to this court, started in the Bendel State High Court as suit No. B/264/79  and the writ of summons was issued out on the 2nd of October, 1979. The summons read thus -“The […]

George I. U. Obayuwana V. Governor, Bendel State & Anor (1982) LLJR-SC

George I. U. Obayuwana V. Governor, Bendel State & Anor (1982) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report C. IDIGBE, J.S.C. The issues which bring the parties herein to the courts below and now to this court are whether, (a) the Customary Courts (Revocation of Appointments of Presidents and Members) Order 1979 published as B.S.L.N. 1 of 1980 […]

Kayode Okuoja V Obafunmilayo Ishola (1982) LLJR-SC

Kayode Okuoja V Obafunmilayo Ishola (1982) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report NNAMANI, J.S.C. This suit began in the Ikeja Judicial Division of the Lagos High Court as No. IK/27/68. In it the plaintiff (respondent in this court) sued the defendant (appellant, herein) for the following reliefs:- “1 (a) declaration of title to the vast area of […]