The Nigerian Air Force V. Wing Commander T.L.A. Shekete (2002) LLJR-SC
The Nigerian Air Force V. Wing Commander T.L.A. Shekete (2002) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report E. OGUNDARE, J.S.C. The appellant herein brought an application praying the court for the following specific orders: “1. An order of extension of time to seek leave to appeal on grounds other than grounds of law against the judgment of […]
Pius Adaka & Ors V. Christopher Anekwe & Ors (2002) LLJR-SC
Pius Adaka & Ors V. Christopher Anekwe & Ors (2002) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report A. KALGO, J.S.C. This is an appeal from the decision of the Court of Appeal, Port-Harcourt Division delivered on 9th day of April, 1997. In the trial court, High Court of Justice Orlu, the respondents commenced committal proceedings against the […]
The Registered Trustees Of The Diocese Of Aba Vs Helen Nkume (2002) LLJR-SC
The Registered Trustees Of The Diocese Of Aba Vs Helen Nkume (2002) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report I. L. KUTIGI, JSC. In the High Court of Imo State holden at Umuahia, the Plaintiffs claimed from the Defendants jointly and severally as follows- “(a) N10,000.00 (Ten Thousand Naira) being special and general damages for trespass. (b) […]
Francis Shanu V. Afribank Nigeria Plc (2002) LLJR-SC
Francis Shanu V. Afribank Nigeria Plc (2002) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report S. O. UWAIFO, JSC. This is an appeal from a judgment of the Court of Appeal Benin Division, given on 11 July, 1997 [Coram: Akintan and Nsofor JJCA, Akpabio JCA dissenting] which allowed the appeal against the decision of G.E. Edokpayi, J., sitting […]
Attorney-general Of Ondo State V. Attorney-general Of The Federation & Ors (2002) LLJR-SC
Attorney-general Of Ondo State V. Attorney-general Of The Federation & Ors (2002) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report L. UWAIS, C.J.N. By order 3 rule 2 (2) of the Supreme Court Rules, 1985 civil proceedings in the original jurisdiction of this court may be commenced by inter alia filing originating summons. Order 3 rule 6 (1) […]
Attorney General Of Anambra State & Ors V. Ephraim Okeke & Ors (2002) LLJR-SC
Attorney General Of Anambra State & Ors V. Ephraim Okeke & Ors (2002) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report O. AYOOLA, J.S.C. This is an appeal from the decision of the Court of Appeal [Achike, Ejiwunmi and Tobi, JJ.C.A (as they then were)] committing the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th appellants (referred to in this […]
Alhaji Ibrahim Mohammed V. Klargester Nigeria Limited (2002) LLJR-SC
Alhaji Ibrahim Mohammed V. Klargester Nigeria Limited (2002) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report O. OGWUEGBU, J.S.C. On 30th June, 1987, the plaintiff company instituted an action leading to this appeal in the High Court of Kaduna State, Kaduna Judicial Division claiming the following reliefs from the defendant: (a) Specific performance of the said agreement; (b) […]
Attorney-general Anambra State V. Ephraim Okeke (2002) LLJR-SC
Attorney-general Anambra State V. Ephraim Okeke (2002) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report E. O. AYOOLA, JSC. This is an appeal from the decision of the Court of Appeal [Achike, Ejiwunmi and Tobi, JJ.C.A (as they then were)] committing the 2nd, 3rd, 4th 5th and 6th appellants (referred to in this judgment as “defendants”) to prison […]
Abu Idakwo Vs Leo Ejiga (2002) LLJR-SC
Abu Idakwo Vs Leo Ejiga (2002) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report E. O. AYOOLA, JSC. By a writ of summons issued on 25th October 1989 the appellant, plaintiff in the High Court of Kogi State, claimed, among several other declarations, a declaration that he was the rightful person to be appointed the ‘Gago of Ukwaka […]
Nanta Orianwo & Ors V. L. O. Okene & Ors (2002) LLJR-SC
Nanta Orianwo & Ors V. L. O. Okene & Ors (2002) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report E. OGUNDARE, JSC. In Suit No.PHC/119/81 in the Port Harcourt Judicial Division of the High Court of Rivers State, Nnanta Orianwo, Richard Wosu, Franklin Amadi, Thomas Acho and Boniface Elewa, for themselves and on behalf of Rumuorianwo Wogozo Family […]