Chief Chris Nwankwo V. Chief Francis Arthur Nzeribe (2003) LLJR-CA
Chief Chris Nwankwo V. Chief Francis Arthur Nzeribe (2003) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report SUNDAY AKINOLA AKINTAN, J.C.A. This is an appeal from the judgment delivered by Njiribeako, J. sitting at Oguta High Court on 5th October, 1997 in suit No. HOG/42/97. The present appellant was the defendant while the present respondent was the plaintiff. The […]
Attorney-general. Of Rivers State & Anor V. Mrs. Vidah C. Ohochukwu & Anor (2003) LLJR-CA
Attorney-general. Of Rivers State & Anor V. Mrs. Vidah C. Ohochukwu & Anor (2003) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report DAVID ADEDOYIN ADENIJI, J.C.A. This is an appeal against the judgment of H. George, J., sitting at High Court of Rivers State, Port Harcourt, delivered on 7th January, 1994, giving judgment for the plaintiff/respondent for declaration as […]
The Use of Court Process; Writ of Summons, Originating Summons, Originating Motion and Petition
The Use of Court Process; Writ of Summons, Originating Summons, Originating Motion and Petition Proceedings in courts are usually commenced by the issuance of a court process out of the registry of a court usually known as Originating processes. It simply means that where a statute specifically stipulates the manner of commencing or initiating an […]
Senior Apostle Samuel Osazuwa & Ors V. Johnson Isibor Anor (2003) LLJR-CA
Senior Apostle Samuel Osazuwa & Ors V. Johnson Isibor Anor (2003) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report AMINA ADAMU AUGIE, J.C.A. In the High Court Warri, Delta State, presided over by Kuejubola, J., the appellants as plaintiffs sued the respondents as defendants for the following:1. Declaration that the plaintiffs being the beneficial owners thereof are the persons […]
Lingo Nigeria Limited & Anor V. Julius Nwodo, Esq. (2003) LLJR-CA
Lingo Nigeria Limited & Anor V. Julius Nwodo, Esq. (2003) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report IBRAHIM TANKO MUHAMMAD, J.C.A. In an application filed on 13/2/2003, the applicants prayed for the following reliefs:“1. AN ORDER of the Honourable Court staying execution of the judgment of Honourable Justice, I. U. Bello, delivered on the 18th day of November, […]
Benedict Oluigbo & Ors V. Godfrey Umeh (2003) LLJR-CA
Benedict Oluigbo & Ors V. Godfrey Umeh (2003) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report ALBERT GBADEBO ODUYEMI, J.C.A. By a writ of summons issued out of the Minna Division of the High Court of Niger State, the respondent herein as plaintiff, claimed from the appellants herein, as defendants jointly and severally the sum of N300,000.00 (Three hundred […]
Akad Industries & Anor V. Alhaji Lasisi Olubode (2003) LLJR-CA
Akad Industries & Anor V. Alhaji Lasisi Olubode (2003) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report CHRISTOPHER MITCHELL CHUKWUMA-ENEH, J.C.A. This appeal is against the decision of the Lagos High Court (Coram: Ade Alabi, J.) in the ruling of 12th February, 1999, which dismissed the defendants/appellants application to set aside the judgment of 19th June, 1996, in the […]
Lieutenant Anthony I. Bakoshi & Ors V. Chief of Naval Staff & Ors (2003) LLJR-CA
Lieutenant Anthony I. Bakoshi & Ors V. Chief of Naval Staff & Ors (2003) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report SIMEON OSUJI EKPE, J.C.A. The appellants above-named, were arraigned along with three others, before a General Court Martial presided over by Navy Captain S. E. A. Olamilokun, sitting at the Naval Base, Calabar, on a two count […]
Jadcom Limited & Anor V. Oguns Electricals (2003) LLJR-CA
Jadcom Limited & Anor V. Oguns Electricals (2003) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report IBRAHIM TANKO MUHAMMAD, J.C.A. The respondent herein, was the plaintiff at the High Court of Justice, holden at Minna, Niger State. It was running some business under the registered name of Oguns Electricals. The appellants were the defendants. The claim of the plaintiff […]
Afribank Nigeria Plc V. Sylvester Onyima & Anor (2003) LLJR-CA
Afribank Nigeria Plc V. Sylvester Onyima & Anor (2003) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report IFEYINWA CECILIA NZEAKO, J.C.A. On 13th December, 1996, Heman J., sitting at the High Court of Justice Bauchi in Bauchi State, Nigeria, delivered judgment in a suit filed by the plaintiffs. In the suit, the plaintiffs who are now respondents in this […]