Alhaji Lawal Sarkin Tasha V. Union Bank Of Nigeria Plc.(2001) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report BELGORE, J.S.C. The Agricultural Credit Guarantee Scheme Decree (now in Cap. 13 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 1990) sets out clearly how the loan under the agricultural scheme was to be administered. The law empowers the minister responsible for…

Chief Gordon Joe Young Jack V Chief R.I.T. Whyte (2001) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report MOHAMMED, J.S.C. This is an appeal from the decision of the Court of Appeal, Port Harcourt Division. The plaintiffs, hereinafter referred to as the appellants, in this appeal, took out a writ from the High Court of Justice, River State,…

Okomu Vs. Iserhienrhien (2001) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report UWAIFO, J.S.C.  The plaintiff (now respondent) was in the employ of the defendant (now appellant) as Chief Accountant. The defendant is a limited liability company owned by the Federal Government. It terminated the appointment of the plaintiff by letter that his services were no longer required.…

The Governor Of Kogi State & Ors. V. Col. Hassan Yakubu (Rtd.) The Ejeh Of Ankpa & Anor (2001) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report MOHAMMED, J.S.C.  Col. Hassan Yakubu (RTD), was the Ejeh of Ankpa, a first class traditional ruler and a member of Kogi State council of chiefs. In December, 1992, Col. Hassan Yakubu…

Aleruchi Etcheson Nsirim V Onuma Construction Company (Nigeria Ltd.) (2001) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report BELGORE, J.S.C. The respondent was the plaintiff at the trial High Court of Rivers State. The appellant was the defendant. At the Court of Appeal holden at Port Harcourt the present appellant was appellant cross-respondent while the present respondent was…

Unity Life & Fire Insurance Company Ltd. V. International Bank Of West Africa Ltd (2001) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report IGUH, J.S.C. In the Lagos Judicial Division of the High Court of Lagos State, the plaintiff instituted an action claiming, jointly and severally, against the defendants the sum of N238,203.27. This amount was said to…

International Bank Of West Africa Vs Imano Nigeria Ltd (2001) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report ANTHONY I. IGUH, JSC.  In the Lagos Judicial Division of the High Court of Lagos State, the plaintiff instituted an action claiming, jointly and severally, against the defendants the sum of N238,203.27. This amount was said to be due and…

First Bank Of Nigeria Plc Vs May Medical Clinics And Diagnostic Centre Limited (2001) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report BELGORE, J.S.C.  This is an appeal against the judgment of Court of Appeal in an interlocutory matter, in the suit originating at High Court of Kaduna State presided over by Donli, J. The plaintiffs, May Medical…

Ishaya Bamaiyi Vs The State (2001) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report UWAIFO, J.S.C. There is pending in the Lagos High Court an Information filed on 27 January, 2000, charging offences against the appellant and four others on six counts. The appellant, who is the 1st accused in that Information, is involved in four of the…

Madam Helen Obulor & Anor V. Linus Weso Oboro (2001) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report BELGORE, J.S.C. The respondent, Linus Weso Oboro, instituted the suit leading to this matter as plaintiff in the High Court of Rivers State holden at Port Harcourt. He claimed to be legally in possession and entitled to Statutory right of…