Emmanuel Onyema & Ors. V. Uwaeze Oputa & Anor. (1987) LLJR-SC
Emmanuel Onyema & Ors. V. Uwaeze Oputa & Anor. (1987) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report ESO, J.S.C. This appeal has raised a very interesting issue of law as to the appropriate court where the action should be heard. But let us state the facts first, and, indeed, they are not in controversy. The action of the […]
Edward Aiyetan V. The Nigerian Institute Of Oil Palm Research (1987) LLJR-SC
Edward Aiyetan V. The Nigerian Institute Of Oil Palm Research (1987) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report NNAMANI, J.S.C. In this Suit which began in the Benin Division of the High Court of Bendel State, the appellant, who was Plaintiff therein, sued the respondent Institute claiming the following reliefs: “(1) A declaration that the dismissal or purported […]
Chief Adedapo Adekeye & Ors. V. Chief O. B. Akin-olugbade (1987) LLJR-SC
Chief Adedapo Adekeye & Ors. V. Chief O. B. Akin-olugbade (1987) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report OPUTA, J.S.C. The present Respondent as Plaintiff sued two Defendants in the Lagos High Court namely Chief Adedapo Adekeye and Alban Pharmacy Limited claiming: “(a) An account of the Partnership business of “Excelsior Building Society” from the period 24th March […]
Bank Of Baroda & Anor. V. Mercantile Bank (Nig.) Ltd. (1987) LLJR-SC
Bank Of Baroda & Anor. V. Mercantile Bank (Nig.) Ltd. (1987) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report ESO, J.S.C. On 31st March, 1987, when this matter came before this Court, we took arguments from learned counsel and allowed the appeal. I reserved my reasons for the action we took. I now give my reasons for allowing the […]
Chief Patrick A. Abusomwan V. Mercantile Bank Of Nigeria Ltd (1987) LLJR-SC
Chief Patrick A. Abusomwan V. Mercantile Bank Of Nigeria Ltd (1987) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report KARIBI-WHYTE, J.S.C This appeal is by Plaintiff against the judgment of the Court of Appeal Division, Benin City. On the 21st January, 1986, the Court of Appeal in a unanimous judgment set aside the judgment of the High Court, Benin […]
John A. Osagie V. Alhaji S.o. Oyeyinka & Anor. (1987) LLJR-SC
John A. Osagie V. Alhaji S.o. Oyeyinka & Anor. (1987) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report OPUTA, J.S.C. In the Court of first instance the Plaintiff who is now the Appellant sued the Defendants/Respondents claiming in his Amended Writ of Summons:- “(i) Declaration of Statutory Right of Occupancy of the premises situate at and known as No.12, […]
A. Fasoro V. J. H. Abdallah (1987) LLJR-SC
A. Fasoro V. J. H. Abdallah (1987) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report OBASEKI, J.S.C. This is a very short appeal and the issues are straight forward. The appellant as plaintiff instituted an action against the respondent as defendant in the High Court of Oyo State. Ibadan Judicial Division. Ibadan claiming: “(1) Possession of all that main […]
Attorney-general Of Anambra State V. C.N. Onuselogu Ent. Ltd (1987) LLJR-SC
Attorney-general Of Anambra State V. C.N. Onuselogu Ent. Ltd (1987) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report BELGORE, J.S.C. The respondent, C.N. Onuselogu Enterprises Ltd., was on 14th June, 1977 awarded a contract for the construction of Awka-Etiti-Isieke road by the Anambra State Government represented as defendant by the appellant in this appeal. The value of the contract […]
Architects Registration Council Of Nigeria (No.4) In Re: O.c. Majoroh V. Prof. M. A. Fassassi (1987) LLJR-SC
Architects Registration Council Of Nigeria (No.4) In Re: O.c. Majoroh V. Prof. M. A. Fassassi (1987) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report ESO, J.S.C. The only issue before us for determination in the application of Chief F. R.A. Williams S.A.N. is whether this Court has power to review its order, once a final judgment has been delivered […]
Abraham E.ipadeola & Anor. V Abiodun Oshowole (1987) LLJR-SC
Abraham E.ipadeola & Anor. V Abiodun Oshowole (1987) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report ESO, J.S.C. The facts of this case are hardly in dispute. The plaintiff in the Trial Court owns a piece of land at Abata Village. The village is on the Oyo Road of Ibadan and it is near Ojoo, Oyo Road is a […]