Victor Iyere & Ors. V. Simeon Duru & Anor (1986) LLJR-SC

Victor Iyere & Ors. V. Simeon Duru & Anor (1986) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report KAZEEM, J.S.C.  On 24th September, 1986, this appeal was allowed by me and the judgment of the Court of Appeal, Benin City dated 18th September, 1980 was therefore set aside. Accordingly, the judgment of the trial court dated 7th February, 1978 […]

Festus L. Adewunmi V. Plastex Nigeria Limited (1986) LLJR-SC

Festus L. Adewunmi V. Plastex Nigeria Limited (1986) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report COKER, J.S.C. The point in this appeal is short and direct and has aptly been stated in the Appellant’s brief in the following words:- “The Court of Appeal had held that counsel’s duty was to prosecute the appeal, and not to withdraw it […]

A. M. O. Akinsanya V. United Bank For Africa Limited (1986) LLJR-SC

A. M. O. Akinsanya V. United Bank For Africa Limited (1986) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report KAYODE ESO, J.S.C. This appeal involves a most important aspect of commercial law. It deals with Bankers Commercial Credits, an aspect of law that arises in connection with international trade. From in between the First World War, and the Second […]

Ganiyu Olatokunbo Oladiran V. The State (1986) LLJR-SC

Ganiyu Olatokunbo Oladiran V. The State (1986) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report KAZEEM, J.S.C.  The appellant was charged with the murder of his wife, one Modupe Ajuah Oladiran under Section 254 of the Criminal Code, Cap.28 of the Laws of Western Nigeria (applicable in Oyo State), and was convicted by Ogundere J. at the High Court […]

Alhaji Baba Bakin Salati V. Alhaji Talle Shehu (1986) LLJR-SC

Alhaji Baba Bakin Salati V. Alhaji Talle Shehu (1986) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report NNAMANI, J.S.C.  By Suit No.MAC.9/79 filed in the Muslim Area Court of Makurdi, Benue State, the respondent in this appeal sued the appellant and two others “seeking court assistance for revocation of sale of Plot No.3 Bank Road Makurdi done contrary to […]

Samson Ediagbonya V. Dumez (Nig.) Ltd & Anor. (1986) LLJR-SC

Samson Ediagbonya V. Dumez (Nig.) Ltd & Anor. (1986) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report KARIBI-WHYTE, J.S.C.  This is an appeal against the judgment of the Court of Appeal Division sitting at Benin City which on the 13th December, 1984, set aside the judgment of the High Court, Benin City wherein, the present appellant as Plaintiff was […]

The Governor Of Kaduna State & Anor V. Mr. A. A. Dada (1986) LLJR-SC

The Governor Of Kaduna State & Anor V. Mr. A. A. Dada (1986) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report This is an appeal by the Government of Kaduna State of Nigeria (hereinafter referred to as “the Appellants”) against the decision of the Court of Appeal in Kaduna dated 30th Novemher 1984 in which that Court inter-alia declared […]

Pharmacists Board Of Nigeria V. Franklin Adegbesote (1986) LLJR-SC

Pharmacists Board Of Nigeria V. Franklin Adegbesote (1986) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report BELGORE, J.S.C.  This Court on the 29th of September, 1986, dismissed this appeal and reserved its reasons for doing so. I now give my reasons. The respondent, Franklin Adegbesote is a pharmacist registered under Poisons and Pharmacy Act Cap 152 Laws of the […]

Chief Harold Sodipo V. Lemninkainen Oy & Anor (1986) LLJR-SC

Chief Harold Sodipo V. Lemninkainen Oy & Anor (1986) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report KAYODE ESO, J.S.C  It is necessary, for a fair understanding of the background to this appeal to set out some of the facts. The plaintiffs in the High Court of Justice, Lagos, who are now the Respondents in this Court, filed a […]

Obi Izediuno Ezewani V. Obi Nkadi Onwordi & Ors. (1986) LLJR-SC

Obi Izediuno Ezewani V. Obi Nkadi Onwordi & Ors. (1986) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report KAZEEM, J.S.C.  The land dispute between the people of Ibusa and the people of Ogwashi-Ukwu both of Bendel State, which gave rise to this appeal, apparently began in 1962. It is therefore important as background to this appeal, to take a […]