Mr. Moses Bunge V. The Governor Of Rivers State & Ors (2006) LLJR-SC
Mr. Moses Bunge V. The Governor Of Rivers State & Ors (2006) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report OGUNTADE, J.S.C. This was a chieftaincy dispute, which would appear to have first reared its head several years ago. It became the subject of litigation on 31-3-80 when the appellants for and on behalf of Otari village community […]
Alhaji Mustapher Kachalla V. Alhaji Tijjani Banki & Ors (2006) LLJR-SC
Alhaji Mustapher Kachalla V. Alhaji Tijjani Banki & Ors (2006) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report MUSDAPHER, J.S.C. This is an appeal against the judgment of the Court of Appeal Jos Division, delivered on the 13th of March, 2001 whereby the decision of the High Court of Borno State dismissing the appellant’s claim was affirmed. Before […]
Barrister John Duru & Anor V. Patrick Nwagwu & Anor (2006) LLJR-SC
Barrister John Duru & Anor V. Patrick Nwagwu & Anor (2006) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report I. KATSINA-ALU, J.S.C The appellants herein had on 14th December, 1995, filed at the Federal High Court, Lagos, a motion ex parte under the Fundamental Human Rights (Enforcement Procedure) Rules, 1979 seeking. (a) Leave to apply to the court […]
Dickson Moses V. The State (2006) LLJR-SC
Dickson Moses V. The State (2006) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report ONNOGHEN, J.S.C. This is an appeal against the judgment of the Ibadan Division of the Court of Appeal in appeal No. CA/1/29/99 delivered on 17th day of January, 2002 in which the court affirmed the judgment of the Ogun State High Court holden at […]
Chief S.O. Awoyoolu & Anor V Sufianu Yusuf Aro & Anor (2006) LLJR-SC
Chief S.O. Awoyoolu & Anor V Sufianu Yusuf Aro & Anor (2006) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report BELGORE, J.S.C. The appellants herein were the appellants at Court of Appeal having lost as defendants at Lagos High Court. The respondents as plaintiffs claimed that one Ogunbuwa, a hunter and farmer who hailed from Ile-Ife, after several […]
Abiodun V. Odediran V. The State (2006) LLJR-SC
Abiodun V. Odediran V. The State (2006) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report KATSINA-ALU, J.S.C. Appellant had been convicted and sentenced on the offence of murder. The Constitution of Nigeria guarantees to the appellant an automatic right of appeal up to the Supreme Court. The record before us shows that this appeal was dismissed by the […]
Diokpa Francis Onochie & Ors V. Ferguson Odogwu & Ors (2006) LLJR-SC
Diokpa Francis Onochie & Ors V. Ferguson Odogwu & Ors (2006) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report OGBUAGU, J.S.C. The main appeal is against the decision of the Court of Appeal, Benin Division, delivered on 4th April, 2001, allowing the appeal of the defendants/respondents from the decision of the High Court of Delta State sitting at […]
Emmanuel Nneji V. Zakhem Con. (Nig.) Ltd (2006) LLJR-SC
Emmanuel Nneji V. Zakhem Con. (Nig.) Ltd (2006) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report OGUNTADE, J.S.C. The appellant was the plaintiff at the Kaduna High Court, where he claimed against the defendant, damages for breach of contract, arising from the sale and hire of gas cylinders to the defendant. The parties filed and exchanged pleadings after […]
Alhaji Isiyaku Yakubu Enterprises Ltd V Mr. S. B. Omolaboje (2006) LLJR-SC
Alhaji Isiyaku Yakubu Enterprises Ltd V Mr. S. B. Omolaboje (2006) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report KUTIGI, J.S.C. The appeal is really a simple and straightforward one. The Plaintiffs had in the High Court, holden at Yola, obtained judgment against the defendants which states in part:- “… The defendants shall pay the N5,000 and costs […]
Alhaji J. A. Odutola & Anor V. Papersack Nigeria Limited (2006) LLJR-SC
Alhaji J. A. Odutola & Anor V. Papersack Nigeria Limited (2006) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report TOBI, J.S.C. The res in this litigation is 44, Eric Moore Road, Iganmu Industrial Estate in Lagos State. The 1st plaintiff, now the 1st appellant, is the original owner of the property. He is the founder and principal shareholder […]