Christopher Chukwu V. Raphael Onyia (1989) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report UWAIFO, J.C.A. On 27th March, 1987 at the Onitsha High Court, Olike, J., gave judgment for the plaintiff/respondent for the sum of N14,592.00 with costs of N250.00. The said amount was the value of 304 cartons of Unipetrol motor oil which the defendants negligently lost…

Kamoru Aiye Tijani V. Samisideen Akinwunmi (1989) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report AKPATA, J.C.A. This appeal relates to land matter. One of the legal issues raised however is whether a ground of appeal in respect of an interlocutory ruling against which there was no separate appeal can be argued without leave of court along with other…

Christopher C. Obiaso & Ors V. Isaac C. O. Okoye & Anor (1989) LawGlobal-Hub-Hub Lead Judgment Report UWAIFO, J .C.A. This action was filed at the Onitsha High Court on 19th march, 1976. The statement of claim was filed on 19th July, 1976 and the statement of defence on 29th November, 1976. On 25th January,1977,…

Union Bank of Nigeria Limited V. Ifeatu Augustine Nwoye (1989) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report SALAMI, J.C.A. The respondent, as plaintiff in the court below, took out a writ of summons which was endorsed as follows against the appellant: “1. The plaintiff who is a trader, residing at No.12, Niger Bridge Road, Asaba maintains a current…

National Electoral Commission & Ors. V. Sunday Ogonda Wodi (1989) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report OWOLABI KOLAWOLE, J.C.A.  This appeal came up for hearing on Wednesday, February 15, 1989. Mr. T. A. Koroye, State Counsel, who appeared for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd appellants sought to tender Rivers State of Nigeria Official Gazette No. 17 Volume…

Chief Michael Elobisi & Ors V. Professor Ronald O. Onyeonwu & Ors (1989) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report UWAIFO, J.C.A. On 17th March, 1989, at the Otuocha High Court, Achi-Kanu, J., made restraining orders against the defendants/applicants. I shall state the form and extent of the orders presently but before then I intend to narrate briefly…

University of Nigeria V. Orazulike Trading Company Limited (1989) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report UWAIFO, J.C.A. At the Enugu High Court, the plaintiff company (now respondents) brought a claim for the sum of N28,000.00 plus 10% interest against the defendants (now appellants) for goods ordered and delivered. By an ex-parte application under Order III rule 9…

B. Oroh & Ors V. B. B. Buraimoh (1989) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report ADEMOLA, J.C.A.  The respondent in this appeal was plaintiff in the court below, and a member of the Nigerian Ports Authority Workers Union. He sued 26 defendants who are officers and members of the Union in an action in the court below…

Chief Godfrey K. J. Amachree V. International Cigarette Company Limited & Anor (1989) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report AKPATA, J.C.A. There is no hard and fast rule binding on the Court in exercising its discretion to grant or refuse an application for an interlocutory injunction. There are however useful guides and principles upon which the court…

Union Bank of Nigeria Limited V. Patrick N. Ajagu (1989) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report UWAIFO, J.C.A.  The plaintiff/respondent, a Chief Magistrate, brought action in the Enugu High Court against the defendants/appellants jointly and severally for the sum of N80,000.00 as general damages for false imprisonment. The action was tried by Ozobu, J. On 25th March,…