Emmanuel Okafor & 2 Ors V Augustine Nweke & 2 Ors (2007) LLJR-SC
Emmanuel Okafor & 2 Ors V Augustine Nweke & 2 Ors (2007) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report S. N. ONNOGHEN, J.S.C On the 19th day of December 2005, the applicants filed a motion before this Court praying for the following orders:- “(i) An order for extension of time within which to apply for LEAVE to […]
Chief D.S. Yaro Vs Arewa Construction Limited (In Receivership) & 2 Ors (2007) LLJR-SC
Chief D.S. Yaro Vs Arewa Construction Limited (In Receivership) & 2 Ors (2007) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report M. CHUKWUMA-ENEH, J.S.C The plaintiff in this matter by a Writ of Summons has claimed against the defendants as follows:”(a) A declaration that the agreement by the 1st defendant to sell to the plaintiff all its interest […]
PA A.K.Y. Balogun & 3 Ors V Alhaja Shifawu Ode & 2 Ors (2007) LLJR-SC
PA A.K.Y. Balogun & 3 Ors V Alhaja Shifawu Ode & 2 Ors (2007) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report I. F. OGBUAGU, J.S.C This is an appeal against the decision of the Court of Appeal, Lagos Division (hereinafter called “the Court below”), delivered on 8th July, 1999 allowing the appeal of the 1st set of […]
Musa Yaro V The State (2007) LLJR-SC
Musa Yaro V The State (2007) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report OGUNTADE, JSC The appellant, Musa Yaro, was the first of six accused persons who were brought before the High Court of Kebbi State, Birnin Kebbi on a three-count charge of Criminal conspiracy, abatement and culpable Homicide punishable with death contrary to sections 97, 85 […]
Lasisi Aremu V. Alhaji Lawal Adetoro (2007) LLJR-SC
Lasisi Aremu V. Alhaji Lawal Adetoro (2007) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report TOBI, J.S.C This is an appeal against the judgment of the Court of Appeal in respect of title to land lying between Obedu stream and Iya-Oba stream in Ofatedo. The appellant is asking for a statutory right of occupancy. At the High Court, […]
Bolanle Abeke Vs The State (2007) LLJR-SC
Bolanle Abeke Vs The State (2007) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report A. OGUNTADE, J.S.C The appellant, Bolanle Abeke, was charged on an information, before the Abeokuta High Court of Ogun State for an offence under Section 1 (1)(b) of the Dishonoured Cheques (Offences) Act No.44 of 1977. It was alleged that the appellant obtained a […]
Michael Odunze & Ors V Nwolu Nwosu & Ors (2007) LLJR-SC
Michael Odunze & Ors V Nwolu Nwosu & Ors (2007) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report M. CHUKWUMA-ENEH, J.S.C In this case the appellants before this court were the defendants at the trial Customary Court. The plaintiffs (the respondents here) in their claim at the trial Customary Court have claimed as follows: “(1) Declaration of Customary […]
Yesufu Ogedengbe & Ors V Chief J. B. Balogun & Ors (2007) LLJR-SC
Yesufu Ogedengbe & Ors V Chief J. B. Balogun & Ors (2007) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report I.F. OGBUAGU, J.S.C. This is an appeal against the decision of the Court of Appeal, Benin Division, [hereinafter called “the court below”], delivered on 23rd April, 2001, dismissing the appeal to it and affirming the Judgment of the […]
Madam Akon Iyoho V E.P.E. Effiong Esq. & Anor (2007) LLJR-SC
Madam Akon Iyoho V E.P.E. Effiong Esq. & Anor (2007) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report M. MUKHTAR, J.S.C The suit from which this appeal emanated originated in the Rent Control , Calabar, Cross River State, which ordered the appellant then the defendant to give up possession of House No. 3B Archibong Eso Lane, Calabar, in […]
Ke Umazi Ndukwe V The Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (2007) LLJR-SC
Ke Umazi Ndukwe V The Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (2007) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report W.S.N. ONNOGHEN, J.S.C. This is an appeal against the decision of the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee on Petition No.BB/DCNB/021 delivered on the 7th day of October 2002 pursuant to the provisions of section 12(7) of the Legal Practitioners Act, Cap. […]