Oladejo Adewuyi Ajuwon V. Fadele Akanni & Ors. (1993) LLJR-SC
Oladejo Adewuyi Ajuwon V. Fadele Akanni & Ors. (1993) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report IGUH, J.S.C By a writ of summons filed on the 19th August, 1977 in the Ibadan Judicial Division of the High Court of Justice, Oyo State, the plaintiffs, who are now respondents, for themselves and on behalf of the Ibala Arikoto Family, […]
J.O. Ayinde & Ors. V. Samuel A. Adigun (1993) LLJR-SC
J.O. Ayinde & Ors. V. Samuel A. Adigun (1993) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report OLATAWURA, JSC. The nub of this appeal is whether the plaintiff’s action is statute barred. The plaintiff was up till the time of his accident a civil servant in the Federal Civil Service of Nigeria and was on a official duty when […]
Universal Vulcanizing (Nig.) Ltd. V. Ijesha United Trading & Transport & Ors. (1992) LLJR-SC
Universal Vulcanizing (Nig.) Ltd. V. Ijesha United Trading & Transport & Ors. (1992) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report OMO, J.S.C. The claim of the plaintiff/appellant in the High Court of Kwara State (Ilorin Division), as set out in his Statement of Claim, against defendants/respondents jointly and severally is as follows:- (i) an order for specific performance […]
Arthur Onyejekwe V. The State (1992) LLJR-SC
Arthur Onyejekwe V. The State (1992) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report OMO, J.S.C. The appellant and three others were originally charged in the Anambra State High Court (Onitsha Division) with the murder of a Police constable, Igwe Uduma, at Ogidi, on the 21st January 1984. Following a submission of no-case made at the end of the […]
Edio Ekretsu & Anor Vs Millar Oyobebere & Ors (1992) LLJR-SC
Edio Ekretsu & Anor Vs Millar Oyobebere & Ors (1992) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report E. O. OGWUEGBU, J.S.C. In a writ of summons issued on 20/10/76 at the High Court of the then Bendel State of Nigeria holden at Ugheli, Ekio, Ekretsu and Evru Onorovwie for themselves and as representing Unuaro family of Uwheru sued […]
Peter Adeboye Odofin & Anor V. Chief Agu & Anor. (1992) LLJR-SC
Peter Adeboye Odofin & Anor V. Chief Agu & Anor. (1992) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report G. KARIBI-WHYTE, J.S.C. This Judgment is based on the fundamental issue of the jurisdiction of the Court of Appeal to hear and determine the appeal. The issue of the competence of the Court of Appeal to hear the appeal is […]
Cedric Moss & Ors Vs Kenrow (Nigeria) Limited & Ors (1992) LLJR-SC
Cedric Moss & Ors Vs Kenrow (Nigeria) Limited & Ors (1992) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report U. OMO, J.S.C. The action now on appeal was originally instituted by the plaintiffs/appellants, who are beneficiaries of the estate of Noel Wilfred Moss (deceased). The first to fourth plaintiffs/appellants are his children; the fifth plaintiff is his grandson (son […]
Alhaja Afusat Ijelu & Ors. V. Lagos State Development And Property Corporation & Ors. (1992) LLJR-SC
Alhaja Afusat Ijelu & Ors. V. Lagos State Development And Property Corporation & Ors. (1992) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report This application has been brought pursuant to the provisions of Section 213 (5) of the Constitution of Nigeria, 1979. Order 2 Rule 31(1) and (2) of the Supreme Court Rules, 1985 and the Court’s inherent powers. […]
Cedric Moss & Ors. V. Kenrow (Nigeria) Limited & Ors. (1992) LLJR-SC
Cedric Moss & Ors. V. Kenrow (Nigeria) Limited & Ors. (1992) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report OMO, J.S.C. The action now on appeal was originally instituted by the plaintiffs/appellants, who are beneficiaries of the estate of Noel Wilfred Moss (deceased). The first to fourth plaintiffs/appellants are his children; the fifth plaintiff is his grandson (son of […]
Benneit Karibo & Ors V. Amos Grend & Anor (1992) LLJR-SC
Benneit Karibo & Ors V. Amos Grend & Anor (1992) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report OMO, J.S.C. This appeal which was dismissed after hearing counsel on 20/1/92, was then adjourned to 3/4/92 for reasons for the decision of this Court to be given. The plaintiffs/appellants claimed against the defendants/respondents, in the High Court of Rivers State […]