Paul Nwazuh Nkwo & Ors V. Iboe (Diokpa Ekpechor Ebu) & Ors (1998) LLJR-SC
Paul Nwazuh Nkwo & Ors V. Iboe (Diokpa Ekpechor Ebu) & Ors (1998) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report OGUNDARE, J.S.C. By a writ of summons issued in the High Court of former Bendel Slate of Nigeria in the Asaba Judicial Division, the plaintiffs representing themselves and the people or family of Umuagu of Illah sued […]
J.E.A. Shuaibu V. Nigeria-arab Bank Ltd. (1998) LLJR-SC
J.E.A. Shuaibu V. Nigeria-arab Bank Ltd. (1998) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report WALI, J.S.C. The appellant as plaintiff in the trial court claimed against the respondent/defendant in paragraphs 20 and 21 of his Amended Statement of Claim the following reliefs:- “20. Whereof by reason of his dismissal, the plaintiff has suffered loss and damages and […]
Alphonsus Ibeanu & Anor V. Peter A. Ogbeide & Anor (1998) LLJR-SC
Alphonsus Ibeanu & Anor V. Peter A. Ogbeide & Anor (1998) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report MOHAMMED, J.S.C. This is an appeal from the judgment of the Court of Appeal, Benin Division. The suit originated from Agbor High Court of the then Bendel State. Agbor is now in Delta State. The respondents filed the suit […]
Samuel Odeniji & Anor V. Salawu Akinpelu & Ors (1998) LLJR-SC
Samuel Odeniji & Anor V. Salawu Akinpelu & Ors (1998) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report ONU, J.S.C. In the High Court of Oyo State holden in Ibadan the plaintiffs (appellants herein) sued the defendants (respondents herein) claiming in paragraph 27 of their amended statement of claim as follows: (1) A declaration that the 1st and […]
Augustine Onuchukwu & Ors V. The State (1998) LLJR-SC
Augustine Onuchukwu & Ors V. The State (1998) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report MOHAMMED, J.S.C. The three appellants were convicted together with two others by Olike J of Anambra State High Court of the offence of murder, contrary to Section 319 (1) of the Criminal Code. Originally, 8 accused persons were arraigned before the trial […]
Timothy Adeilo Adefulu & Ors V. Chief O.o. Okulaja & Ors (1998) LLJR-SC
Timothy Adeilo Adefulu & Ors V. Chief O.o. Okulaja & Ors (1998) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report BELGORE, J.S.C. The applicant, Timothy Adeilo Adefulu prays as follows:-“(a) An order setting aside the judgment of this Honourable Court delivered on the 13th day of December, 1996 as there was a fundamental defect which goes to the […]
Anthony Aruna Braimah V. Alhaja Nimota Abiola Abegbe Abasi & Anor (1998) LLJR-SC
Anthony Aruna Braimah V. Alhaja Nimota Abiola Abegbe Abasi & Anor (1998) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report OGUNDARE, J.S.C. This matter has a chequered history. The action commenced on 14th December 1976 when the plaintiff Alhaja Nimota Abiola Abegbe Abasi (who is now respondent in this appeal) issued a writ of summons in the High […]
Alhaji Garba Gidan Kada V. Alhaji Salihu Gidan Yawa (1998) LLJR-SC
Alhaji Garba Gidan Kada V. Alhaji Salihu Gidan Yawa (1998) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report UTHMAN MOHAMMED, J.S.C. This is an appeal by Alhaji Garba Gidan Kada who as plaintiff at Kotorkoshi Area Court sued Alhaji Salihu Gidan Yawa claiming repossession of a farmland which was originally cultivated by one Kado, the plaintiff’s father. The […]
NNANYELUGO C. ODUKWE v. MRS. ETHEL N. OGUNBIYI (1998) LLJR-SC
NNANYELUGO C. ODUKWE v. MRS. ETHEL N. OGUNBIYI (1998) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report IGUH, J.S.C. In the High Court of former Anambra State of Nigeria, the plaintiff, who is now the respondent, instituted an action against the appellant, who therein was the defendant, claiming as follows: “1. N500.00 (Five hundred naira) for trespass committed […]
Azeez Okoro V. The State (1998) LLJR-SC
Azeez Okoro V. The State (1998) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report OGUNDARE, J.S.C. In this appeal, the appellant questions the affirmation, by the Court of Appeal, of his conviction for murder and the sentence of death passed on him by the High Court of Lagos State. The appellant, the deceased (Rafiu Ikoyi) and PW.1 (Jimoh […]