Paul Yabugbe Vs C.O.P (1992) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report AKPATA, J.S.C Will a public officer who has committed, a criminal offence in purporting to carry out any public duty be immuned from prosecution if within three months of committing the offence he has not been charged to court What is the meaning of the word…

Mohammed Juwo Vs. Alhaji Shehu (1992) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report KAWU, J.S.C  The appellant in this appeal was the plaintiff in the Gwaram Area Court where he instituted an action against the respondents and some others, claiming title to some farmlands. He stated his claim in that Court as follows:- “…….. I am suing Alh.…

The Hon. Mr. Justice Kalu Anyah V. African Newspapers Of Nigeria Ltd.(1992) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report OLATAWURA, J.S.C.  The issue that calls for determination in this appeal is on whom lies the onus of proof as a result of the pleadings. The appellant by his endorsed writ of summons sued the respondent in the High…

Novelty Industrial Company Limited V National Union Of Textile, Garment Workers Of Nigeria (1992) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report HON. JUSTICE (CHIEF) P.A. ATILADE LABOUR LAW: Agreement between employer and workers – Bindingness of – Where employer did not inform workers that agreement is subject to approval of Minister – Whether employer can refuse to implement…

Juliana Ibiyemi Akinbinu V. Yisa Eyifunmi Oseni & Anor. (1992) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report O. I. AKPATA, J.S.C.  This appeal relates in the main to the right or otherwise of a person not a party in a case to appeal against an order of a trial court allowing one of the parties to amend his…

Petro Jessica Enterprises Vs Leventis Technical Company Ltd (1992) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report S. M. A. BELGORE, J.S.C. The first appellant is a clearing agent for the Department of Customs and Excise, Shipping agent, warehouseman and forwarders. The second appellant is also a warehouse man, stevedoring contractor and freight forwarding company but according to the…

Adebayo Adetola Vs The State (1992) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report U. OMO, J.S.C. The appellants are three of the six persons who were charged in the Lagos High Court on three counts of conspiracy to commit armed robbery, armed robbery and murder, contrary to sections 402(1)(a), 403 and 319(1) of the Criminal Code of Lagos…

Uche Williams V. The State (1992) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report I. L. KUTIGI, J.S.C The appellant was charged with the murder of one Blessing Ngozi Boms contrary to Section 319 of the Criminal Code applicable in Rivers State. He pleaded not guilty to the charge. The facts of this case are well stated in the…

Stephen Nwakire V. The Commissioner Of Police (1992) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report E. OGUNDARE, J.S.C. The issue that calls for determination in this appeal is as to whether, on the facts of this case, the defence of bona fide claim of right under section 23 of the Criminal Code Laws of Eastern Nigeria, 1963 (applicable…

Gbadamosi Adegoke V. Chief Nathaniel Agboola Adibi & Anor (1992) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report   KUTIGI, J.S.C. By paragraph 21 of the Statement of Claim, plaintiffs’ claims against the defendant read thus:-” (i) Declaration of a right of occupancy to that piece or parcel of land situate, lying and being at Ikoyi Road. Ogbomosho, verged yellow…