Oyefolu Vs. Durosinmi (2001) LLJR-SC
Oyefolu Vs. Durosinmi (2001) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report MOHAMMED, J.S.C. The dispute over succession to the stool of Osolu of Irewe gave rise to this appeal. The appeal is from the decision of Lagos Division of the Court of Appeal. The chieftaincy dispute led the plaintiffs, who hereinafter shall be referred to as the […]
Mohammed Oladapo Ojengbede V. M. O. Esan (Loja-oke) (2001) LLJR-SC
Mohammed Oladapo Ojengbede V. M. O. Esan (Loja-oke) (2001) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report IGUH, J.S.C. The proceedings leading to this appeal were first initiated on the 8th day of September, 1982 in the High Court of Justice of Oyo State, holden at Ilesha. In that court, the plaintiff claimed against the defendants jointly and […]
Dr. Timothy N. Menakaya Vs Ann Okwuchukwu Menakaya (2001) LLJR-SC
Dr. Timothy N. Menakaya Vs Ann Okwuchukwu Menakaya (2001) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report MOHAMMED, J.S.C. This appeal came up for hearing on Tuesday the 3rd of July, 2001. After reading the briefs of argument and hearing the oral submissions of counsel this court unanimously allowed the appeal and dismissed the cross-appeal filed by the […]
Ezeanya Duru V. Peter Onwumelu (2001) LLJR-SC
Ezeanya Duru V. Peter Onwumelu (2001) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report UWAIFO, J.S.C. This case originated in the High Court of Awka Judicial Division of Anambra State. It was filed on 22 May, 1974. For reasons I need not go into hearing of the case did not commence until 13 January, 1987 before Obiesie J., […]
Abayomi Olalekan V. The State (2001) LLJR-SC
Abayomi Olalekan V. The State (2001) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report OGUNDARE, J.S.C. This appeal carne before us for hearing on Thursday 20th September 2001 and after hearing learned counsel for the appellant arguing in favour of the appeal, I summarily dismissed it as lacking in merit and indicated then that I would give my […]
Lagos Chamber Of Commerce (Inc.) V. Registrar Of Companies & Anor (1952) LJR-WACA
Lagos Chamber Of Commerce (Inc.) V. Registrar Of Companies & Anor (1952) LawGlobal Hub Judgment Report – West African Court of Appeal Companies Ordinance (Cap. 38), sec/ton 9 (1) (6)—Registration—Name calculated to deceive—”Chamber of Commerce” a description. Facts The Lagos Chamber of Commerce (Inc.) sued for an injunction to restrain the Registrar of Companies from […]
London And Northern Trading Co. (Nigeria) Ltd. V. Albert A. Sanyaolu (1952) LJR-WACA
London And Northern Trading Co. (Nigeria) Ltd. V. Albert A. Sanyaolu (1952) LawGlobal Hub Judgment Report – West African Court of Appeal Tort—Detention of another’s goods—Goods seized by Police later. Facts The Company advanced money to the respondent for a lorry, which he used in transporting logs for them. He wrote to say, when given […]
William Stephen Kwesi-Johnston V. Araba Effie (1953) LJR-WACA
William Stephen Kwesi-Johnston V. Araba Effie (1953) LawGlobal Hub Judgment Report – West African Court of Appeal Native law and custom—When not applicable—Contract between natives regulated exclusively by English law—The Courts Ordinance, section 74. Facts The above section provides that native law and custom shall be deemed applicable in causes and matters where the parties […]
Appiah Kwamie V. Omanhene Kobina Ngansah II (1953) LJR-WACA
Appiah Kwamie V. Omanhene Kobina Ngansah II (1953) LawGlobal Hub Judgment Report – West African Court of Appeal Tort—Action for damages—Previous criminal case—Fine with order that part be paid as compensation—Criminal Code, sections 72 (2), 72 (3), 73—Criminal Procedure Code, section 136. Facts Section 72 (2) of the Criminal Code provides that “ any person […]
Kwesi Kwainoo V. Kofi Ampong & Anor (1953) LJR-WACA
Kwesi Kwainoo V. Kofi Ampong & Anor (1953) LawGlobal Hub Judgment Report – West African Court of Appeal Native Law and Custom—Fanti Customary Law—Family Land—Redemption and possession by member—Rights of family in redeemed land. Facts Appellant sued the head of the family and the linguist claiming that he was entitled to collect fees accruing from […]