Proof Of Defection In Nigeria: A Pipe Dream In View Of The Supreme Court Decision In Appeal No. SC/CV/1174/2024
Proof Of Defection In Nigeria: A Pipe Dream In View Of The Supreme Court Decision In Appeal No. SC/CV/1174/2024 This article considers proof of membership of another political party after defection, as condition precedent for a member of parliament to lose his seat. This is in view of the Supreme Court judgement in Appeal No. […]
Anti-Suit Injunctions: An Appraisal Of Judicial Attitude To The Concept Of Party Autonomy In Nigeria
Abstract The concept of party autonomy is one which is at the core of arbitration; It presupposes that parties are at liberty to determine how their disputes should be resolved. To preserve the integrity of the arbitral process, the court must recognize and give effect to the mutual choice of the parties where it is […]
Judicial Immunity In Nigeria
Judicial Immunity In Nigeria For an effective administration of justice and judicial integrity is the need for judicial immunity in Nigeria. Judicial immunity has gained currency in disparate jurisdictions, such as the United States of America and India respectively. However, the protectionist shield enjoyed by judicial officers is not absolute. The application of judicial immunity, […]
Alhaja Jaratu Abeje V. Alhaji Tijani Alade & Anor. (2010) LLJR-CA
Alhaja Jaratu Abeje V. Alhaji Tijani Alade & Anor. (2010) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report SIDI DAUDA BAGE, J.C.A. The appeal arose from the judgment of the High Court of Justice, Oyo State, sitting at Ibadan (hereinafter called ‘The trial Court’), delivered by Honourable Justice O. O. Adesina, J. of 29th August, 1996 wherein the claims […]
Stephen Haruna V The Attorney-general Of The Federation (2010) LLJR-CA
Stephen Haruna V The Attorney-general Of The Federation (2010) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report MARY U. PETER ODILI, J.C.A. This is an appeal against the decision dated 6th October 2008 of the High Court of Justice, Abuja FCT, presided by Honourable Justice A. M. Taiba wherein the Accused/Appellant was convicted to death by hanging for the […]
Abdulrahaman Yusuf V. Federal Republic Of Nigeria (2010) LLJR-CA
Abdulrahaman Yusuf V. Federal Republic Of Nigeria (2010) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report AYOBODE OLUJIMI LOKULO-SODIPE, J.C.A. This is an appeal against the judgment delivered on 10/1/2008 by the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja presided over by Honourable Justice M.M. Dodo convicting the Appellant of the offence of culpable homicide not punishable with […]
Alhaji Oseni Oyewo V. Dr. B. D. Komolafe (2010) LLJR-CA
Alhaji Oseni Oyewo V. Dr. B. D. Komolafe (2010) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report ABDU ABOKI, J.C.A. This Appeal is against the judgment of the High Court of the Federal Capital Temtory delivered on the 18th day of March, 2005 by Hon. Justice S. D. Bage. The brief fact of the case is that the Appellant, […]
Alhaji Adio Maiyegun & Ors. V. The Governor Of Lagos State & Ors. (2010) LLJR-CA
Alhaji Adio Maiyegun & Ors. V. The Governor Of Lagos State & Ors. (2010) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report BODE RHODES- VIVOUR, J.C.A This appeal is against the judgment of Hon. Justice H.A.O. Abiru of the High Court of Lagos State delivered on the 8th day of March, 2006, dismissing the appellants, originating summons. The appellants […]
Minaj Systems Limited V. Global Plus Communication & Ors (2010) LLJR-CA
Minaj Systems Limited V. Global Plus Communication & Ors (2010) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report HUSSEIN MUKHTAR, J.C.A. The applicant has applied by a motion on notice for the following reliefs: 1)An order for extension of time in which to apply for leave to appeal against the ruling delivered by the Hon Justice Onigbanjo in the […]
Mr. Peter Taiwo Onabanjo V. Eng. N. Sivarasa (2010) LLJR-CA
Mr. Peter Taiwo Onabanjo V. Eng. N. Sivarasa (2010) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report HUSSEIN MUKHTAR, J.C.A. By a motion on notice dated and filed 15th April, 2009, the applicant has sought for an order extending the time within which he may appeal against the judgment of the High Court of Lagos State per Alogba, J […]