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Wilfred Igbinovia V. University of Benin Teaching Hospital & Anor (2000) LLJR-CA

Wilfred Igbinovia V. University of Benin Teaching Hospital & Anor (2000) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report ROWLAND, J.C.A. This appeal is from a judgment of Idahosa, J. of the Edo State High Court holden in Benin in Suit No.B/159/89 given on 26th November, 1997. The plaintiff in the court below claimed against the defendants in his […]

J.A.A. Makanjuola & Anor V. Chief J.o. Ajilore (2000) LLJR-CA

J.a.a. Makanjuola & Anor V. Chief J.o. Ajilore(2000) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report ADAMU, J.C.A.  On 30/5/90, the plaintiff/respondent filed his writ of summons against the two defendants/appellants at the High Court of Justice, Ilesha whereby he claimed as follows:- “(i) Declaration that the piece or parcel of land measuring approximately 20.415 hectares situated, lying and […]

Habib Nigeria Bank Limited V. Wahab Opomulero & Ors. (2000) LLJR-CA

Habib Nigeria Bank Limited V. Wahab Opomulero & Ors.(2000) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report ADAMU, J.C.A.  This appeal arose from an order of garnishee absolute made at the instance of 1st – 11th respondents by Edet J. of the Federal High Court sitting at Ibadan on 30th November, 1995. A judgment had been entered for the […]

N.o. Okere V. The State (2000) LLJR-CA

N.o. Okere V. The State(2000) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report MUKHTAR, J.C.A.  The charge preferred against the appellant/accused in the High Court of Oyo State holden at Oyo is of three counts. It will be reproduced hereinunder. It reads:- Count I Statement of Offence Extortion by a public officer contrary to and punishable under section 99 […]

Alhaji Buraimoh Oladapo & Anor V. Bank of the North Ltd & Anor (2000) LLJR-CA

Alhaji Buraimoh Oladapo & Anor V. Bank of the North Ltd & Anor (2000) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report MUKHTAR, J.C.A. In the court below, the appellants who were plaintiffs made the following claims as per the writ of summons:- (i) A declaration that the two buildings of the plaintiffs which stand on the land sub-leased […]

John Agbaji Attah Ochaga V. Military Administrator of Benue State & Anor (2000) LLJR-CA

John Agbaji Attah Ochaga V. Military Administrator of Benue State & Anor(2000) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report UMOREN, J.C.A. This is an appeal against the judgment of Kakaan J. sitting at the High Court of Justice, Otukpo, Benue State in suit No.OHC/127/96 dated 11th December, 1996. The plaintiff in the lower Court, now appellant in this […]

Alhaji Lawwani Zakari V. Inspector-general of Police & Anor (2000) LLJR-CA

Alhaji Lawwani Zakari V. Inspector-general of Police & Anor (2000) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report MUNTAKA-COOMASSIE,J.C.A. This is an appeal against the ruling of Oniyangi J. of the High Court of Justice F.C.T., Abuja – now lower court – dismissing the plaintiff/applicant’s application for leave to enforce his Fundamental Rights. The applicant before that court is […]

Saini Danjuwa V. Hajja Baaji (2000) LLJR-CA

Saini Danjuwa V. Hajja Baaji (2000) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report MUNTAKA-COOMASSIE J.C.A. This appeal is sequel to an action instituted in the civil Area Court Gombe, Gombe State of Nigeria, whereby the Appellant Malian Saini Danjuwa, claimed a land in the possession of a lady, Hajja Ba’aji. He claimed that the land in dispute was […]

United Bank for Africa Plc & Ors V. Mrs. Olatohun Ayinke (2000) LLJR-CA

United Bank for Africa Plc & Ors V. Mrs. Olatohun Ayinke(2000) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report ONNOGHEN, J.C.A.  T his is an appeal against the judgment or the High Court of Justice of Kwara State sitting in Ilorin Judicial Division in suit No. KWS/299/94 delivered by Hon. Justice J.A. Ibiwoye on the 17th day of February, […]