Intercontractors Nigeria Ltd. V. National Provident Fund Management Board (1988) LLJR-SC
Intercontractors Nigeria Ltd. V. National Provident Fund Management Board (1988) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report G. KARIBI-WHYTE, J.S.C. The issue before this court for determination is whether the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court was right in dismissing Appellant’s application to strike out the writ of summons issued out by the Respondent as Plaintiff, claiming […]
Tilbury Construction Co. Ltd. & Anor V. Sunday Ogunniyi (1988) LLJR-SC
Tilbury Construction Co. Ltd. & Anor V. Sunday Ogunniyi (1988) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report M. A. BELGORE, J.S.C. On 12th January, 1988, I dismissed this appeal with N300.00 costs to the respondent. I now give reasons for the judgment. The respondent, Sunday Ogunniyi who was plaintiff at the trial Court, was employed as crane operator […]
Latifu Yusufu V. The State (1988) LLJR-SC
Latifu Yusufu V. The State (1988) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report NNAMANI, J.S.C. In the Criminal Division of the High Court of Lagos State the appellant was in Charge No.10/27C/82, charged with the following offence: “Statement of Offence Murder, contrary to Section 319 of the Criminal Code. Particulars of Offence Latifu Yusufu (m) on the 24th […]
Ishmael Amaefule & Anor V. The State (1988) LLJR-SC
Ishmael Amaefule & Anor V. The State (1988) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report B. WALI, J.S.C. On 22nd February 1984 the two appellants along with 7 others were arraigned before the Chief Magistrate’s Court on a six count charge of conspiracy, stealing, forgery and destruction of evidence. They all pleaded not guilty to the charges and […]
Sapara V. University College Hospital Board Of Management (1988) LLJR-SC
Sapara V. University College Hospital Board Of Management (1988) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report O. OBASEKI, J.S.C. The appellant was in the service of the respondent for 17 1/2 years before her dismissal from the service. Upon her dismissal, she filed an action in the High Court of Justice of Oyo State at Ibadan claiming: Alternatively, […]
E. O. Fasoro & Anor V. Olalere A. Beyioku & Ors (1988) LLJR-SC
E. O. Fasoro & Anor V. Olalere A. Beyioku & Ors (1988) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report A. OPUTA, J.S.C. The Appellants who were the Plaintiffs in the Court of first instance sued the Defendants now Respondents claiming:- “(a) Declaration of title to that piece or parcel of land lying, situate and being at Mile 6, […]
Alhaji Lamidi Daodu Olowosago Vs Alhaji Amuda I. Adebanjo (1988) LLJR-SC
Alhaji Lamidi Daodu Olowosago Vs Alhaji Amuda I. Adebanjo (1988) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report KARIBI-WHYTE, J.S.C. On the 4th July, 1988, I summarily allowed the appeal of the appellants and indicated that the reasons for so doing will be given today. I proceed hereunder to give the reasons. This is an appeal against the judgment […]
Raphael Nwabueze & Ors V. The State (1988) LLJR-SC
Raphael Nwabueze & Ors V. The State (1988) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report KAWU, J.S.C. The appellants, together with a fourth accused person were arraigned before the High Court of Imo State, Orlu Judicial Division and jointly charged with the offence of armed robbery contrary to Section 1(2)(a) of the Robbery and Fire-arms (Special Provisions) Act, […]
Akukalia Alfred Amachukwu Aghadiuno & Ors. V. Ekegbo Onubogu (Nwakwo) (1988)
Akukalia Alfred Amachukwu Aghadiuno & Ors. V. Ekegbo Onubogu (Nwakwo) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report OGWUEGWU, J.S.C. This is an appeal against the judgment of the Court of Appeal, Enugu Division which allowed the appeal of the plaintiff in that court. The plaintiff instituted an action in the High Court of the former Anambra State, Onitsha […]
Chief Busari Adepoju Akande V. Alhaja Hunmuani Alaga (1988) LLJR-SC
Chief Busari Adepoju Akande V. Alhaja Hunmuani Alaga (1988) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report ESO, J.S.C. This appeal has been lodged against the decision of the Court of Appeal sitting at Ibadan. The Court dismissed the judgment of the High Court Ibadan where the claim was for- (i) declaration of title to a piece of land […]