Anselem Akalonu Vs The State (2002) LLJR-SC
Anselem Akalonu Vs The State (2002) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report L. KUTIGI, J.S.C. The appellant was at the High Court holden at Owerri charged with the offence of murder of one Edmon Uzoma contrary to Section 319 of the Criminal Code. He pleaded not guilty to the charge. At the trial, the prosecution called […]
Chief A.B. Briggs & Ors V Chief L.O.K. Bob-manuel & Ors (2002) LLJR-SC
Chief A.B. Briggs & Ors V Chief L.O.K. Bob-manuel & Ors (2002) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report UWAIFO, JSC. The respondents, Briggs (Oruwani) House, were the plaintiffs at the trial court. From their statement of claim, they aver that they represent one of the four main autonomous groups of Houses in Abonnema town in Rivers […]
The Attorney-general Of Ekiti State & Ors. V. Victor Adegoke Adewumi & Anor (2002) LLJR-SC
The Attorney-general Of Ekiti State & Ors. V. Victor Adegoke Adewumi & Anor (2002) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report B. WALI, J.S.C By paragraph 34 of the statement of claim, the plaintiffs seek for the following reliefs against the defendants: “WHEREOF the plaintiffs claim against the defendants: i. DECLARATION that 1st – 4th defendants were […]
Remilekun Olaiya Vs Mrs. Cornelia T. Olaiya (2002) LLJR-SC
Remilekun Olaiya Vs Mrs. Cornelia T. Olaiya (2002) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report O. EJIWUNMI, J.S.C. This appeal stems from the judgment of the court below. The case itself commenced at the trial court with the plaintiff/respondent who by paragraph 20 of her statement of claim sought for the following reliefs from the trial court. […]
Benson Obiakor V. The State (2002) LLJR-SC
Benson Obiakor V. The State (2002) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report U. A. KALGO, JSC The appellants were jointly charged with the offences of conspiracy and murder before the High Court, Asaba, Delta State. The particulars of the offences read:- “I. Benson Obiakor and Ngozika Obiakor on the 9th of August, 1997, at Asaba in […]
Josephine Ani V. The State (2002) LLJR-SC
Josephine Ani V. The State (2002) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report I. KATSINA-ALU, J.S.C. This is an appeal from a conviction for murder. The defence raised at the trial was that of insanity. The learned trial Judge held that the defence of insanity failed. The appellant’s appeal to the Court of Appeal was dismissed. She […]
Augusta Chime V Chime (2001) LLJR-SC
Augusta Chime V Chime (2001) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report WALI, J.S.C The facts involved in this case are not seriously in dispute. The 1st plaintiff is the wife of the 2nd plaintiff and an in-law to the 4th defendant. She sued the 1st, 2nd and 3rd defendants in the Enugu High Court of the […]
Olowo Okukuje V. Odjenima Akwido (2001) LLJR-SC
Olowo Okukuje V. Odjenima Akwido (2001) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report A.I. KASTINA – ALU, JSC This appeal is from a decision of the Court of Appeal, Benin Division which set aside the judgment of the trial Oleh High Court in a land claim. The plaintiff brought this action for himself and on behalf of […]
Itumo Onwe & Ors V. Eze Nwaogbuinya & Ors (2001) LLJR-SC
Itumo Onwe & Ors V. Eze Nwaogbuinya & Ors (2001) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report EJIWUNMI, J.S.C This appeal lies from the judgment of the court below in suit No. FCA/E/229/83. In that court the appellants had appealed against the judgment in suit No. AB/28/72, They remained as plaintiffs in the consolidated suit. The defendants […]
Peter Adeboye Odofin V Jimoh Oni (2001) LLJR-SC
Peter Adeboye Odofin V Jimoh Oni (2001) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report ACHIKE, J.S.C. This is an appeal against the judgment of the Court of Appeal holding at Benin City and delivered on 3rd March, 1995. The appellants herein, as plaintiffs, in the Akoko South, Grade 1 Customary Court, claimed against the defendants, herein as […]