Royal Exchange Assurance Nigeria Ltd & Ors. V. Aswani Ile Industries Ltd (1992) LLJR-SC
Royal Exchange Assurance Nigeria Ltd & Ors. V. Aswani Ile Industries Ltd (1992) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report G. KARIBI-WHYTE, J.S.C. On Monday the 6th January, 1992, I dismissed the application of the applicants seeking more favourable terms than was imposed for repayment of the judgment by the Court below. I however in the interest of […]
Onwochei Odogwu Vs Otemeoku Odogwu (1992) LLJR-SC
Onwochei Odogwu Vs Otemeoku Odogwu (1992) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report G. KARIBI-WHYTE, J.S.C. The application before us is seeking a stay of execution of a stay of execution. Onwochei Odogwu, the applicant is seeking an order for a stay of execution of the order made by the Court of Appeal, Lagos on the 20th June, […]
Michael Alake V. The State (1992) LLJR-SC
Michael Alake V. The State (1992) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report L. KUTIGI, J.S.C. The appellant along with three others namely Ganiyu Oke. Visa Sadiq and Adewunmi Adeyinka as 2nd, 3rd and 4th accused persons respectively, faced an 18 count information at the Lagos High Court. Before the commencement of trial however, the 3rd accused person, […]
Dokun Ajayi Labiyi V. Alhaji Mustapha Moberuagba Anretiola & Ors. (1992) LLJR-SC
Dokun Ajayi Labiyi V. Alhaji Mustapha Moberuagba Anretiola & Ors. (1992) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report B. KARIBI WHYTE, J.S.C. The point of law involved in this appeal is a very short one. It is not new. It is however, a point of law of immense constitutional importance. The point of law we are called upon […]
Clement Ezenwosu V. Peter Ngonadi (1992) LLJR-SC
Clement Ezenwosu V. Peter Ngonadi (1992) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report B. WALI, J.S.C. The appeal is against the Ruling of the Court of Appeal, Enugu in CA/E/IM/89, delivered on 10th October, 1989 in which Oguntade, J.C.A (With whom Kutigi and Katsina-Alu, J.J.C.A. agreed), granted the present respondent leave to appeal to the Supreme Court: The […]
Sylvanus Odife & Anor. V. Geofrey Aniemeka & Ors. (1992) LLJR-SC
Sylvanus Odife & Anor. V. Geofrey Aniemeka & Ors. (1992) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report O. OGWUEGBU, J.S.C. The plaintiffs brought an action in the High Court of the then East Central State, Onitsha Judicial Division against the defendant claiming the following reliefs:- “1. Declaration of title to the said Odoachala land. The plaintiffs brought the […]
Obimiami Brick & Stone (Nig.) Ltd. V. African Continental Bank Limited (1992) LLJR-SC
Obimiami Brick & Stone (Nig.) Ltd. V. African Continental Bank Limited (1992) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report OLATAWURA, J.S.C. The Appellant issued a Writ in the High Court of Anambra State of Nigeria, (now Enugu State), Enugu Judicial Division against the Respondent and claimed as follows: “1. The defendant is a limited liability company whose registered […]
Chief Joseph Odetoye Oyeyemi V. Commissioner For Local Govt., Kwara State & Ors. (1992) LLJR-SC
Chief Joseph Odetoye Oyeyemi V. Commissioner For Local Govt., Kwara State & Ors. (1992) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report NNAEMEKA-AGU, J.S.C. This is an appeal by the plaintiff against the judgment of the Court of Appeal, Kaduna Division, which had allowed an appeal by the defendants against the judgment of Orilonise, J. sitting in an Ilorin […]
Sebastian S. Yongo & Anor. V. Commissioner Of Police (1992) LLJR-SC
Sebastian S. Yongo & Anor. V. Commissioner Of Police (1992) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report L. KUTIGI, J.S.C. The appellants and two others HANGEIOR ALAGH AND SIMON ATULE were at the Senior Magistrate Court, Vandeikya, Benue State, charged as follows:- “Count I: That you HANGEIOR ALAGH on or about the 21st day of March, 1988 at […]
Jonathan Enigwe & Ors Vs Kenneth Akaigwe (1992) LLJR-SC
Jonathan Enigwe & Ors Vs Kenneth Akaigwe (1992) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report L. UWAIS, J.S.C Two actions were filed in the High Court of Onitsha as suits Nos.0/18/71 and 0/133/71 by the parties in this appeal. In suit No. 0/18/71 Michael Akaigwe on behalf of himself and the members of Akaigwe family sued Jonathan Enigwe […]