Godwin Ekiyor & Anor V. Chief Frukama Bomor (1997) LLJR-SC
Godwin Ekiyor & Anor V. Chief Frukama Bomor (1997) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report E. OGUNDARE, J.S.C The plaintiff who is respondent in this appeal, had sued the defendants, now appellants, in the Warri Judicial Division of the former Bendel State, claiming N200,000 general damages for trespass, nuisance and injunction. Pleadings were ordered, filed and […]
Osibakoro D. Otuedon & Anor V. Ambrose Olughor & Ors. (1997) LLJR-SC
Osibakoro D. Otuedon & Anor V. Ambrose Olughor & Ors. (1997) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report E. OGUNDARE, J.S.C. The Plaintiffs who are now Appellants in this appeal, had sued the 1st set of Defendants (now 1st and 2nd Respondents) and Shell B. P. Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (now 3rd Respondent) in the […]
Okonkwo Ukatta & Ors. V. James Ndinaeze & Ors. (1997) LLJR-SC
Okonkwo Ukatta & Ors. V. James Ndinaeze & Ors. (1997) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report O. OGWUEGBU, J.S.C. The appellants before this court are plaintiffs in Suit No. HOR/15/87. They brought the action against the five defendants claiming in paragraph 26 of their statement of claim as follows:- “(a) A declaration of the communal entitlement […]
Clement Obri Vs The State (1997) LLJR-SC
Clement Obri Vs The State (1997) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report KUTIGI, J.S.C. The appellant was charged with the offence of murder contrary to section 319(1) of the criminal code. He pleaded not guilty to the charge. Thereafter the prosecution called five witnesses and tendered some exhibits. The appellant testified in his own defence and […]
Daniel E.idehen V. David Ehigie Osemwenkhae (1997) LLJR-SC
Daniel E.idehen V. David Ehigie Osemwenkhae (1997) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report B. WALI, J.S.C. In his writ of summons filed in Benin High Court of the defunct Bendel State, the plaintiff claimed as follows:- “1. A declaration that, being vested with the Customary and traditional title to a piece of land in Benin City […]
Collins Iwuoha V. Nigerian Railway Corporation (1997) LLJR-SC
Collins Iwuoha V. Nigerian Railway Corporation (1997) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report L. KUTIGI, J.S.C. The plaintiff claims against the defendant as follows – “(1) N40,500.00 being value of two large packages of wearing apparels. (2) N1,500.00 as out of pocket expenses incurred searching for the packages from one place to another. (3) Damages.” (See […]
Chief Samuel Ikenna & Anor V. Chief Benedict Bosah & Ors (1997) LLJR-SC
Chief Samuel Ikenna & Anor V. Chief Benedict Bosah & Ors (1997) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report O. OGWUEGBU, J.S.C. The plaintiffs/applicants brought this application pursuant to Section 31(2)(a) and 31(4)(sic) of the Supreme Court Act, 1960 sections 6(6)(a) and 213(3) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1979 and Order 2 Rules […]
The Military Governor, Anambra State & Ors. V. Job Ezemuokwe (1997) LLJR-SC
The Military Governor, Anambra State & Ors. V. Job Ezemuokwe (1997) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report L. KUTIGI, J.S.C. The plaintiff’s claims against the defendants in the High Court are as follows: – “1. A declaration that the plaintiff was properly and validly installed and capped the Obi or Igwe of Achina in 1959 by […]
Madam Asimowu Odusoga & Anor V.l.l. Ricketts (1997) LLJR-SC
Madam Asimowu Odusoga & Anor V.l.l. Ricketts (1997) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report E. OGUNDARE, J.S.C The appellants are defendants in an action instituted by L.L. Ricketts now deceased. Ricketts claimed: (i) a declaration that the plaintiff is the beneficial owner of the property situate lying and being at Thomas Drive and forming part of […]
Odusoga V Ricketts (1997) LLJR-SC
Odusoga V Ricketts (1997) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report M. E. OGUNDARE, J.S.C The appellants are defendants in an action instituted by L.L. Ricketts now deceased. Ricketts claimed: (i) a declaration that the plaintiff is the beneficial owner of the property situate lying and being at Thomas Drive and forming part of a larger area […]