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Basil Egbuonu Vs Borno Radio Televison Corporation (1997) LLJR-SC

Basil Egbuonu Vs Borno Radio Televison Corporation (1997) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report KUTIGI, JSC. Proceedings in this case were commenced in the Maiduguri High Court by the applicant/appellant when he filed in that court a motion ex parte for leave to apply for an order enforcing or securing his fundamental rights alleged to have […]

City Engineering Nigeria Ltd Vs Federal Housing Authority (1997) LLJR-SC

City Engineering Nigeria Ltd Vs Federal Housing Authority (1997) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report OGUNDARE, J.S.C The principal question that calls for determination in this appeal is: When does the statutory period of limitation start to run for the purpose of the enforcement of an arbitration award; is it at the date of the accrual […]

Harrison Okonkwo & Anor Vs Godwin Udoh & Anor (1997) LLJR-SC

Harrison Okonkwo & Anor Vs Godwin Udoh & Anor (1997) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report MOHAMMED, J.S.C.  This appeal was heard on 26th May, 1997. During the oral arguments in elaboration of the briefs already filed, the attention of the two learned counsel, Mr. Ani and Mr. Agbata, was drawn to the piece of evidence […]

Joseph Ladipo & Ors Vs William Ajani & Anor (1997) LLJR-SC

Joseph Ladipo & Ors Vs William Ajani & Anor (1997) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report KUTIGI, J.S.C.  In the High Court of Justice holden at Ibadan, the plaintiffs claim as follows: “(a) Special damages (i)Cost of replacing Survey Pillars destroyed =N5,000.00 (ii)200 Trees of Oranges at N5.00 each 1,000.00 (iii)150 Trees of Cocoa at N10.00 […]

Odu’a Investment Company Limited Vs Joseph Taiwo Talabi (1997) LLJR-SC

Odu’a Investment Company Limited Vs Joseph Taiwo Talabi (1997) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report OGUNDARE, JSC Does compliance with section 97 and/or section 99 of the Sheriffs and Civil Process Act (now Cap 407 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 1990 and hereinafter is referred to as the Act) coupled with breach of the rule […]

Igbinoghodua Ogigie & Ors Vs A.I. Obiyan (1997) LLJR-SC

Igbinoghodua Ogigie & Ors Vs A.I. Obiyan (1997) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report UWAIS, C.J.N  The respondent, as plaintiff, brought a suit in 1984 in the High Court of the then Bendel State sitting at Benin City. The appellants were jointly the defendants to the action. The plaintiffs claim as per his further amended Statement […]

Clay Industries (Nigeria) Ltd. Vs Adeleye Aina & Ors (1997) LLJR-SC

Clay Industries (Nigeria) Ltd. Vs Adeleye Aina & Ors (1997) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report IGUH, J.S.C. This is an appeal against the judgment of the Court of Appeal, Lagos Division, which has on the 25th day of January, 1989 allowed the appeal by the plaintiffs from the decision of Ajose Adeogun. J. sitting at […]