Chief S.B. Bakare Vs African Continental Bank Limited (1986) LLJR-SC

Chief S.B. Bakare Vs African Continental Bank Limited (1986) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report ANIAGOLU, J.S.C. In this interlocutory appeal, the dispute is as to which of the parties, in the consolidated suit, will begin, in the trial of the suit. The Respondents – the African Continental Bank Ltd., hereinafter simply referred to as the Bank […]

Irenuma Odiase & Ors Vs Vincent Agho & Anor (1986) LLJR-SC

Irenuma Odiase & Ors Vs Vincent Agho & Anor (1986) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report LEWIS, JSC.  In Suit B/18/68 in the Benin High Court, the plaintiffs filed an originating summons in the following terms:- “IN THE MATTER OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF DOCUMENTS IN THE MATTER OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT LAW (CAP. 68) SECTION 13. IN […]

Otuaha Akpapuna & Ors Vs Obi Nzeka Ii &ors (1986) LLJR-SC

Otuaha Akpapuna & Ors Vs Obi Nzeka Ii &ors (1986) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report IRIKEFE JSC.  The proceedings giving rise to this appeal were commenced by the respondents before this court in the then ASABA-OGWASHI-UKU Judicial Division of the HIGH COURT OF MID-WESTERN STATE (NOW BENDEL) of Nigeria. The claim reads as follows:– “(a) A […]

Mosunmola Iyabola Fadayomi Vs Oludolapo Omoniyi Sadipe (1986) LLJR-SC

Mosunmola Iyabola Fadayomi Vs Oludolapo Omoniyi Sadipe (1986) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report COKER, J.S.C This appeal was dismissed on the 27th day of February, 1986 and, as indicated, I now give my reasons. The Appellant, is the 3rd plaintiff in this probate action. The action was instituted in the High Court of Lagos State for […]