Chief R. B. Buraimoh V. Chief Maliki Adeniyi Esa & Ors (1990) LLJR-SC
Chief R. B. Buraimoh V. Chief Maliki Adeniyi Esa & Ors (1990) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report KAWU, J.S.C. This is a further appeal by the plaintiff in this case against the dismissal, by the Court of Appeal, Kaduna Division, of his appeal against the judgment of Adegbite, J., sitting in an Ilorin High Court. In […]
Frank Norman Spencer Thirwell V Oye Oyewumi & Anor (1990) LLJR-SC
Frank Norman Spencer Thirwell V Oye Oyewumi & Anor (1990) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report AKANBI, J.C.A. In the final and twentieth paragraph of their statement of claim filed in the Federal High Court Ibadan on 25th May 1981, the plaintiffs in this action averred as follows:- ‘the plaintiffs are entitled to recover the said sum […]
Onyebuchi Iroegbu & Anor V. Richard Okwordu & Anor (1990) LLJR-SC
Onyebuchi Iroegbu & Anor V. Richard Okwordu & Anor (1990) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report AGBAJE, J.S.C. This ruling is concerned with two applications now filed by their counsel on behalf of the defendants in suit no.HU/4/73 in an Umuahia High Court between Richard Okwordu & Anor for themselves and as representing the Chiefs and people […]
Chief P.N. Nsirim Vs E.a. Nsirim (1990) LLJR-SC
Chief P.N. Nsirim Vs E.A. Nsirim (1990) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report OBASEKI. J.S.C. Proceedings in the matter of appeal to this court were first instituted in the High Court of the Rivers State of Nigeria Holden at Port Harcourt. In that court, the plaintiff/appellant claimed as per paragraph 8 of the statement of claim: “N100,000 […]
Cyprain Onwuama Vs Louis Ezeokoli (1990) LLJR-SC
Cyprain Onwuama Vs Louis Ezeokoli (1990) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report AGBAJE. J.S.C. The case originated in the Customary Court of Agudo where the plaintiff/respondent in his claim sought four reliefs [as actually stated in the writ of summons] against the defendant/appellant, namely, (1) N500,00 damages for trespass to land and harvesting palm fruits; (2) injunction […]
Fabian Nwaturuocha Vs The State (1990) LLJR-SC
Fabian Nwaturuocha Vs The State (1990) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report C. M. CHUKWUMA-ENEH, JSC – I have had the advantage of reading before now the lead judgment prepared and delivered by my learned brother Fabiyi JSC in this matter. I agree with his reasoning and conclusion that the appeal lacks merit and should be dismissed. […]
Benin Rubber Producer’s Cooperative Marketing Union Ltd Vs S.O. Ojo (1990) LLJR-SC
Benin Rubber Producer’s Cooperative Marketing Union Ltd Vs S.O. Ojo (1990) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report (d)……………..such dispute shall be referred to the registrar for decision. Without prejudice to……………..”|But section 51 (2) of the same law went on to provide as follows||”51 (2) The registrar shall on receipt of such reference-||(a) decide the dispute; or (b) […]
Nabisco Inc Vs Allied Biscuits Company Ltd. (1990) LLJR-SC
Nabisco Inc Vs Allied Biscuits Company Ltd. (1990) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report OGWUEGBU, JSC. This is an appeal against the judgment of the Court of Appeal (Lagos Division) which allowed the appeal of Allied Biscuit Co. Ltd. to that court. The proceedings originated from the applications of both parties for registration under the Trade Marks […]
The Nigerian Produce Marketing Board Vs A. O. Adewunmi (1990) LLJR-SC
The Nigerian Produce Marketing Board Vs A. O. Adewunmi (1990) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report FATAYI-WILLIAMS, JSC In the Lagos High Court in Suit No. LD/346/68, the respondent as plaintiff claimed from the defendants the sum of £30,000 as damages for wrongful dismissal from the defendant’s employment as their Sales Officer on the 4th day of […]
Babang Golok Vs Mambok Diyalpwan (1990) LLJR-SC
Babang Golok Vs Mambok Diyalpwan (1990) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report UWAIS, J.S.C. The issue raised by this interlocutory appeal is whether, under the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1979, there is a right of appeal to the Court of Appeal from a decision of Customary Court of Appeal on a ground of appeal […]