African Continental Bank Ltd. & Ors V. Simon U. Ihekwoaba & Ors (2003) LLJR-SC
African Continental Bank Ltd. & Ors V. Simon U. Ihekwoaba & Ors (2003) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report E. OGUNDARE, J.S.C. By a writ of summons issued in suit No. HOW/243/87 in 1987 in the High Court of Imo State, the plaintiffs who are now respondents before us sued the 1st and 2nd defendants claiming […]
Ayman Enterprises Limited Vs Akuma Industries Limited & Ors (2003) LLJR-SC
Ayman Enterprises Limited Vs Akuma Industries Limited & Ors (2003) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report A. KALGO, J.S.C. The appellant who was the plaintiff instituted this action against the respondents as defendants in the Federal High Court, Lagos. In the writ of summons issued on the 26th of June, 1996, the plaintiff/appellant claimed for:- “1. […]
General Muhammadu Buhari & Anor. V. Alhaji Mohammed Dikko Yusuf & Anor (2003) LLJR-SC
General Muhammadu Buhari & Anor. V. Alhaji Mohammed Dikko Yusuf & Anor (2003) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report O. UWAIFO, J.S.C. This is an election petition in respect of the presidential election held on 19 April, 2003 pending at the Election Tribunal constituted by the Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, hereinafter referred to as “the […]
Major I. Z. Umoru (Rtd) V Alhaji Abubakar Zibiri And Ors (2003) LLJR-SC
Major I. Z. Umoru (Rtd) V Alhaji Abubakar Zibiri And Ors (2003) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report NIKI TOBI, JSC This is an appeal from the judgment of the Court of Appeal, Benin Division, in which the court allowed the appeal of the respondents, who were the appellants in the lower court. At the High […]
Alhaji Abdulrahman Akanbi Vs. Mallam Wasiu Salawu (2003) LLJR-SC
Alhaji Abdulrahman Akanbi Vs. Mallam Wasiu Salawu (2003) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report O. UWAIFO, JSC This is an appeal from a judgment of the Court of Appeal, Kaduna Division. The subject matter is land in Arugbo village in Ifelodun Local Government area of Kwara State. The plaintiff, now appellant, for himself and on behalf […]
Golden Victor Nangibo Vs Uche Okafor & Ors (2003) LLJR-SC
Golden Victor Nangibo Vs Uche Okafor & Ors (2003) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report U. ONU, J.S.C. This appeal, brought at the instance of the defendant/appellant herein, is sequel to the decision of the Court of Appeal sitting in Port Harcourt coram: A. I. Katsina-Alu and S. O. Uwaifo, JJ.C.A. (as they then were) and […]
Alhaji Buba Usman Vs Mohammed Taminu Garke (2003) LLJR-SC
Alhaji Buba Usman Vs Mohammed Taminu Garke (2003) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report O. EJIWUNMI, J.S.C. This appeal is against the judgment of the court below, Jos Division (Coram, Oguntade, J.C.A., Edozie, J.C.A. (as he then was), and Muhamad, J.C.A.) delivered on the 8th day of December, 1998. By the said judgment, that court dismissed […]
Andong Adake Vs Adamu Akun (2003) LLJR-SC
Andong Adake Vs Adamu Akun (2003) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report M. 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 […]
Bashir Mohammed Dalhatu V. Ibrahim Saminu Turaki & Ors (2003) LLJR-SC
Bashir Mohammed Dalhatu V. Ibrahim Saminu Turaki & Ors (2003) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report I. KATSINA-ALU, J.S.C. On the 10th day of April, 2003, I dismissed this appeal and indicated that I would give my reasons today. I now give my reasons. The plaintiff by a writ of summons dated 8th day of January, […]
Salami Afolabi V Governor Of Osun State (2003) LLJR-SC
Salami Afolabi V Governor Of Osun State (2003) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report I. L. KUTIGI, J.S.C. In the High Court of Justice holden at Oshogbo, the plaintiffs in paragraph 24 of their statement of claim sought for the following reliefs “(1.) A declaration that the “Ifelodun Local Government Traditional Council Declaration” made under section […]