Isaac Gaji & Ors. V. Emmanuel D. Paye (2003) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report O. EDOZIE, J.S.C. This is an appeal against the judgment of the Court of Appeal Abuja Judicial Division delivered on 16th day of April, 1996, wherein it set aside the decision of the trial High Court of the Federal Capital Territory…

Trade Bank Plc V Benilux (Nig.) Ltd (2003) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report MOHAMMED, J.S.C. Benilux (Nigeria) Limited, who hereinafter shall be referred to as the respondent, had business transaction with Messrs Accountable Finance and Investment Company. As a result of the business transaction Messrs Accountable Finance and Investment Company Limited, issued cheque No. 03370-031150013…

Andong Adake Vs. Adamu Akun (2003) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report E. OGUNDARE, JSC.  This appeal relates to the dispute over the filing of the vacant office of Saf Manguna (District Head) of the Manguna Local Government of Plateau State which fell vacant in April 1989. The Plaintiff Adamu Akun (who is now Respondent before…

The Attorney-general Of Ekiti State V Prince Michael Daramola (2003) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report E. OGUNDARE, JSC This appeal concerns the chieftaincy of Ajero in Ijero Ekiti of Ekiti State. Following the demise of Oba Eyeowa II the Ajero of Ijero Ekiti in October 1990 there arose a vacancy in the chieftaincy which according…

The Federal Republic Of Nigeria V Lord Chief Udensi Ifegwu (2003) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report UWAIFO, JSC. The respondent was one of six accused persons arraigned and tried before the Failed Banks Tribunal, Lagos. The charge contained ten counts although he was involved in only counts 1 and 10. On 19 March, 1996, the…

Charles Udegbunam V Fed. Cap. Dev. Authority (2003) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report I.A. KATSINA-ALU, JSC  The Appellant was the Plaintiff in this action. It was an action for wrongful termination of his appointment against the Respondents as Defendants. In the suit the Plaintiff claimed in his amended Statement of Claim in the High Court…

Ganiyu Lawal Mosojo V Thomas Adesola Oyetayo & Ors (2003) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report L. KUTIGI, J.S.C. In the High Court of Justice holden at Oshogbo, the plaintiff sued the defendants claiming as follows: Pleadings were ordered, filed and exchanged. The plaintiff with leave of court later filed an amended statement of claim. The…

E.A. Emuze V The Vice Chancellor, University Of Benin (2003) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report D.O. EDOZIE. JSC This appeal deals with wrongful termination and raises the vexed question as to whether the Head of State in exercising his power as the Visitor of the University of Benin can lawfully terminate the appointment of an…

Engineer Emmanuel Osolu V Engineer Uzodinma Osolu & Ors (2003) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report MUSDAPHER, J.S.C. This is an appeal by the plaintiff against the decision of the Court of Appeal, Enugu Division, whereby on the 20th day of November, 1997, the judgment of Offiah, J. [as he then was] sitting at Nnewi High…

The Owners Of The M. V.lupex V. Nigerian Overseas Chartering And Shipping Limited (2003) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report MOHAMMED, J.S.C. This is an appeal from the decision of the Court of Appeal, Lagos Division. The plaintiff, who is respondent in this appeal, claims damages for the loss it suffered as charterer of the defendant’s…