Godwin I. Okeke & Ors. V. Madam Ebi Oruh (1999) LLJR-SC
Godwin I. Okeke & Ors. V. Madam Ebi Oruh (1999) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report I. IGUH, J.S.C. The proceedings leading to this appeal were first initiated in the High Court of Justice, Rivers State, holden at Port Harcourt on the 30th day of April, 1986. In that court, the three plaintiffs, the 2nd and […]
Mallam Zakari Ahmed V. The State (1999) LLJR-SC
Mallam Zakari Ahmed V. The State (1999) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report MOHAMMED, J.S.C Mallam Zakari Ahmed was convicted by the High Court of Anambra State, sitting at Awka, of the offence of murder, contrary to section 274 (1) of the Criminal Code. Cap 36, Vol. 1. Laws of Anambra State of Nigeria, 1986. The […]
O. ODIBA & ANOR. V. AKAAZUE MUEMUE (1999) LLJR-SC
O. ODIBA & ANOR. V. AKAAZUE MUEMUE (1999) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report MOHAMMED, J.S.C. The respondent was the plaintiff before the Benue High Court. He was the owner of a piece of land covered by Certificate of Occupancy No. BP 1503. The land is situate along J.S. Tarka Way, Gboko. The respondent built a […]
Nathaniel Onwuka Ajero & Anor. V. Bernard Ugorji & Ors. (1999) LLJR-SC
Nathaniel Onwuka Ajero & Anor. V. Bernard Ugorji & Ors. (1999) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report I. L. KUTIGI, J.S.C. In their Amended Statement of claim the Plaintiff’s claims against the Defendants jointly and severally,it reads as follows- “(a) A declaration of title to those certain THREE pieces or parcels of land known as and […]
Okeke V Oruh (1999) LLJR-SC
Okeke V Oruh (1999) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report I. IGUH, J.S.C. The proceedings leading to this appeal were first initiated in the High Court of Justice, Rivers State, holden at Port Harcourt on the 30th day of April, 1986. In that court, the three plaintiffs, the 2nd and 3rd suing as the administrators of […]
Abiodun Adelaja & Ors. V. Yesufu Alade & Anor. (1999) LLJR-SC
Abiodun Adelaja & Ors. V. Yesufu Alade & Anor. (1999) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report ACHIKE, J.S.C. The plaintiffs, herein referred to as appellants, claimed jointly and severally against the defendants, herein referred to as respondents, in paragraph 19 of the amended statement of claim as follows:- “1. Declaration of title to a statutory right […]
Okonofua Vincent Omoijahe V. Uwesu Umoru & Ors. (1999) LLJR-SC
Okonofua Vincent Omoijahe V. Uwesu Umoru & Ors. (1999) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report I. KATSINA-ALU, J.S.C. The main issue arising in this appeal relates to the power of a court to punish for a criminal contempt committed exfacie curiae. The appellant herein, a legal practitioner, had sued Uwesu Umoru (1st respondent) claiming aggravated damages […]
Nicholas Apurosein Ogidi (Deceased) & Ors V. Chief Daniel B. Egba & Ors (1999) LLJR-SC
Nicholas Apurosein Ogidi (Deceased) & Ors V. Chief Daniel B. Egba & Ors (1999) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report BELGORE, J.S.C. The respondents in this court were also respondents at Court of Appeal, being victorious plaintiffs at the trial High Court claimed: (i) Declaration of title to the various adjoining lands known as IMOTI, AKIRIGBO, […]
Anyim Mba & Ors. V. Agbafo Agu & Ors. (1999) LLJR-SC
Anyim Mba & Ors. V. Agbafo Agu & Ors. (1999) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report O. EJIWUNMI, J.S.C. The Appellants, as plaintiffs in the trial Court commenced this action against the Respondents, who were the Defendants. In that case the appellants at the Enugu High Court claimed against the respondents for:- (i) A declaration to […]
Alhaji Otaru & Sons Limited V. Audu Idris & Anor (1999) LLJR-SC
Alhaji Otaru & Sons Limited V. Audu Idris & Anor (1999) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report U. ONU, J.S.C. This appeal is sequel to the majority judgment of the Court of Appeal, Kaduna Division (Coram: Mohammed, J.C.A. as he then was, Akpabio J.C.A. vis-‘a-vis the minority judgment of Ogundere, J.C.A.) which on 24th July, 1989, […]