Nelson Gbafe Vs Prince Frank Gbafe & Ors (1996) LLJR-SC
Nelson Gbafe Vs Prince Frank Gbafe & Ors (1996) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report ADIO, J.S.C. In the Igarra Judicial Division of the High Court of the defunct Bendel State of Nigeria, the respondent and one other person, as plaintiffs, for themselves and on behalf of their family known as Imiokposokeke family in Atte, Akoko-Edo […]
Thomas Eniyan Olumesan Vs Ayodele Ogundepo (1996) LLJR-SC
Thomas Eniyan Olumesan Vs Ayodele Ogundepo (1996) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report IGUH, J.S.C. This is an appeal against the decision of the Court of Appeal, Ibadan Division dated 9th day of March, 1993 dismissing the appellant’s appeal in a dispute concerning title to land situate at Ibadan. The respondent, as plaintiff, had in the […]
Ezeafulukwe Vs John Holt Limited (1996) LLJR-SC
Ezeafulukwe Vs John Holt Limited (1996) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report MOHAMMED, J.S.C. This is an appeal from the judgment of the Court of Appeal, Port-Harcourt Division, in which the lower court set aside the judgment of Aba High Court and dismissed the claim filed by the appellant. The appellant is Mr. Leonard Ezeafulukwe and […]
Jeje Oladele & Ors Vs Oba Adekunle Aromolaran Ii & Ors (1996) LLJR-SC
Jeje Oladele & Ors Vs Oba Adekunle Aromolaran Ii & Ors (1996) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report OGUNDARE, JSC. The main question calling for determination in this appeal is as to whether a registered declaration made under the provisions of the Chiefs Law Cap. 21 Laws of Oyo State, 1978 (still applicable in Osun State) […]
William Agidigbi Vs Danaha Agidigbi & Anor (1996) LLJR-SC
William Agidigbi Vs Danaha Agidigbi & Anor (1996) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report KUTIGI, J.S.C. The parties herein are Executors and Executrix of the last Will and Testament of Pa Agidigbi Uwagboe (hereinafter called “the Testator”), as well as beneficiaries under the said last Will and Testament. The 2nd defendant is a nephew of the […]
Aramude Ohunyon Vs The State (1996) LLJR-SC
Aramude Ohunyon Vs The State (1996) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report IGUH, J.S.C. The appellant, Aramude Ohunyon, along with three others was on the 9th day of October, 1991 arraigned before the High Cburt of the former Bendel State of Nigeria, holden at Ubiaja on a two count information. He was charged in count one […]
Biocon Agrochemicals (Nig.) Ltd. & Ors. V. Kudu Holdings (Pty) Ltd. & Anor (1996) LLJR-SC
Biocon Agrochemicals (Nig.) Ltd. & Ors. V. Kudu Holdings (Pty) Ltd. & Anor (1996) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report KUTIGI, J.S.C. The appellants/applicants by Motion on Notice prayed for:- Grounds for the application (i) Leave to appeal was granted on 21st day of June, 1995 and notice of appeal was filed same day. (ii) Records […]
Yorinde V A-G And Commissioner For Justice Oyo State (1996) LLJR-SC
Yorinde V A-G And Commissioner For Justice Oyo State (1996) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report UWAIS, CJN The appellant, who was and still is the Chief Judge of Oyo State, received a letter on the 22nd day of November, 1993 dated the 15th day of November, 1993. The letter bore reference No. G. 516/T/4 and […]
Chief P.D.C. Okenwa Vs Military Governor, Imo State & Ors (1996) LLJR-SC
Chief P.D.C. Okenwa Vs Military Governor, Imo State & Ors (1996) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report IGUH, JSC. In the Owerri Judicial Division of the High Court of Imo State, holden at Owerri, the plaintiff, now the appellant, instituted an action against the defendants/respondents claiming as follows: (a) A declaration that the removal of the […]
Okenwa V. Military Governor, Imo State (1996) LLJR-SC
Okenwa V. Military Governor, Imo State (1996) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report IGUH, JSC. In the Owerri Judicial Division of the High Court of Imo State, holden at Owerri, the plaintiff, now the appellant, instituted an action against the defendants/respondents claiming as follows: (a) A declaration that the removal of the plaintiff as the traditional […]