General Ishaya Rizi Bamaiyi (Rtd.) V. Attorney-general Of The Federation & Ors. (2001) LLJR-SC
General Ishaya Rizi Bamaiyi (Rtd.) V. Attorney-general Of The Federation & Ors. (2001) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report MOHAMMED, J.S.C. The main issue in this appeal is whether the Court of Appeal has any discretion under section 295(2) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic to refuse to answer a question referred to it […]
Rockonoh Property Co. Ltd. V. Nigerian Telecommunications Plc & Anor (2001) LLJR-SC
Rockonoh Property Co. Ltd. V. Nigerian Telecommunications Plc & Anor (2001) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report UWAIFO, J.S.C. The facts of this case have, in many respects, been presented differently by either party, that is to say, the plaintiff/appellant and the 1st defendant/respondent. That may be expected in a case where there is dispute particularly […]
Korede V. Adedokun (2001) LLJR-SC
Korede V. Adedokun (2001) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report EJIWUNMI, J.S.C. In this case we had before us an appeal against the judgment of the Court of Appeal, Ibadan Division, consisting of Muktar, Salami and Nsofor (JJCA). The proceedings before the court below arose from the judgment of the High Court in Suit No. 1/433/88. […]
Madam Asiawu Adepeju Korede V. Mr. Adedapo Adedokun & Anor (2001) LLJR-SC
Madam Asiawu Adepeju Korede V. Mr. Adedapo Adedokun & Anor (2001) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report EJIWUNMI, J.S.C. In this case we had before us an appeal against the judgment of the Court of Appeal, Ibadan Division, consisting of Muktar, Salami and Nsofor (JJCA). The proceedings before the court below arose from the judgment of […]
Incar Nigeria Plc & Anor. V. Bolex Enterprises (Nig.) (2001) LLJR-SC
Incar Nigeria Plc & Anor. V. Bolex Enterprises (Nig.) (2001) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report OGUNDARE, J.S.C. The facts of this case are rather simple. Unfortunately, however, the issues have been complicated not so much by the parties than by the two Courts below. The 1st appellant in this appeal (hereinafter is referred to as […]
Chief Mene Kenon & Ors V. Chief Albert Tekam & Ors (2001) LLJR-SC
Chief Mene Kenon & Ors V. Chief Albert Tekam & Ors (2001) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report OGWUEGBU, J.S.C. This is an appeal against the judgment of the Court of Appeal, Port Harcourt Division delivered on 22nd March, 1994. It involves Suit Nos. PHC/9/70 and PHC/113/72 which were consolidated by the agreement of both parties. […]
Umeano Achiakpa V. Nduka (2001) LLJR-SC
Umeano Achiakpa V. Nduka (2001) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report IGUH, J.S.C. By a writ of summons issued on the 1st day of June, 1976, the plaintiffs, for themselves and on behalf of the Umuonewe family of Isikwe Achi in Anambra State instituted an action jointly and severally against the defendants of Umunduka family of […]
The Shell Petroleum Development Company Of Nigeria Limited V. Abel Isaiah & Ors (2001) LLJR-SC
The Shell Petroleum Development Company Of Nigeria Limited V. Abel Isaiah & Ors (2001) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report MOHAMMED, J.S.C. This is an appeal from the decision of the Court of Appeal Port Harcourt Division, in which it affirmed the judgment of the High Court. River State, sitting at Isiokpo. The plaintiffs, who are […]
Ras Palgazi Construction Company Limited V. Federal Capital Development Authority (2001) LLJR-SC
Ras Palgazi Construction Company Limited V. Federal Capital Development Authority (2001) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report KATSINA-ALU, J.S.C. On 19/2/2001 I dismissed this appeal and indicated that I would give my reasons on 18/5/2001. I now give my reasons. The appellant herein was the plaintiff at the Abuja High Court Suit No: FCT/HC/CV/95/89. The appellant […]
P.N. Udoh Trading Co. Ltd. V. Sunday Abere & Anor (2001) LLJR-SC
P.N. Udoh Trading Co. Ltd. V. Sunday Abere & Anor (2001) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report KALGO, J.S.C. The appellant who was the plaintiff at the trial court (Rivers State High Court, Port Harcourt) claimed against the respondents jointly and severally the following reliefs: Pleadings were ordered, filed and exchanged between the parties. Parties then […]