The Role Of Lawyers In Nigeria: Defining The Relevance Of A Legal Practitioner In Nigeria – Miebaka Godslight Koko Jnr
The Role Of Lawyers In Nigeria: Defining The Relevance Of A Legal Practitioner In Nigeria Abstract This essay attempts to examine, outline, appraise and appreciate the person of a lawyer in nation building in Nigeria. A Lawyer is one who is knowledgeable in law, one who studied and practices law as an advocate or solicitor. […]
Shena Security Co. Ltd. Vs Afropak (Nig.) Ltd & Ors (2008) LLJR-SC
Shena Security Co. Ltd. Vs Afropak (Nig.) Ltd & Ors (2008) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report T. MUHAMMAD, J.S.C. In a writ of summons taken from the High Court of Justice of Ogun State holden at Oha Judicial Division (trial court for short), the plaintiff made the following claim against the defendant: “[i] A declaration […]
Chief Emmanuel Osita Okereke Vs Alhaji Umaru Musa Yar’adua & 2 Ors (2008) LLJR-SC
Chief Emmanuel Osita Okereke Vs Alhaji Umaru Musa Yar’adua & 2 Ors (2008) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report T. MUHAMMAD, JSC. The relevant facts in this appeal are that the appellant as petitioner at the lower court, filed his election petition containing four grounds challenging that the PAGE| 2 1st and 2nd respondents were not […]
Oseni Omomeji & Ors V.james Olagunju Kolawole & Ors (2008) LLJR-SC
Oseni Omomeji & Ors V.james Olagunju Kolawole & Ors (2008) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report I.T. MUHAMMAD, J.S.C. The plaintiffs/ respondents were from five different Ruling Houses of Oore of Otun throne in Ondo State, now Ekiti State. Each sued on his behalf and on behalf of his family belonging to his ruling house. They […]
Abu Isah The State (2008) LLJR-SC
Abu Isah The State (2008) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report S.A. AKINTAN, JSC The appellant, Abu Isah, was arraigned before a Kogi State High Court as 2nd accused along with five others on a two count charge of criminal conspiracy and armed robbery punishable under sections 97 (1) and 298(c) of the Penal Code respectively. […]
Dr. Charles Oladeinde Williams V Madam Olaitan Williams (2008) LLJR-SC
Dr. Charles Oladeinde Williams V Madam Olaitan Williams (2008) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report MUSDAPHER, J.S.C. The appellant herein and one Alexander Odu Williams [now deceased] were parties to a lease. The appellant took the lease of the property situated at No. 31, Little Road, Yaba Lagos for 50 years. The lease was dated and […]
Owners Of The Mv “arabella” V Nigeria Agricultural Insurance Corporation (2008) LLJR-SC
Owners Of The Mv “arabella” V Nigeria Agricultural Insurance Corporation (2008) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report OGBUAGU, J.S.C. These are another interlocutory appeals against the decisions of the Court of Appeal, Lagos Division (hereinafter called “the court below”) delivered on 3rd June, 2002, allowing in part the appeal of the cross-respondent. While affirming the finding […]
Gabriel Ativie Vs Kabel Metal Nig. Limited (2008) LLJR-SC
Gabriel Ativie Vs Kabel Metal Nig. Limited (2008) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report F.F. TABAI, JSC In the High Court of Lagos the Plaintiff who is the Appellant herein claimed against the Defendant which is the Respondent herein: (a) A declaration that the termination of his appointment on the 5/7/90 was wrongful, illegal, null and […]
Alhaji Shettim & Ors V. Alhaji Mohammed Goni & Ors (2008) LLJR-SC
Alhaji Shettim & Ors V. Alhaji Mohammed Goni & Ors (2008) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report Walter Samuel Nkanu Onnoghen, JSC Appeal Nos. SC/332/2011 and SC/333/2011 are against the ruling of the Court of Appeal, Holden at Jos delivered on the 19th day of September, 2011 in appeal No. A/J/EPT/GOV/151/2011 staying the ruling and proceedings […]
Gilbert Ezeigwe Vs Awawa Awudu (2008) LLJR-SC
Gilbert Ezeigwe Vs Awawa Awudu (2008) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report WALTER SAMUEL NKANU ONNOGHEN, J.S.C. This is an appeal against the judgment of the Court of Appeal, holden at Port Harcourt, in appeal No. CA/PH/96/98 delivered on the 4th day of December, 2001 in which the court dismissed the appeal of the appellant against […]