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Col. Halilu Akilu V. Chief Gani Fawehinmi (No.2) (1989) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report OPUTA, J.S.C. This is a rather curious and intriguing case. The plaintiffs now appellants are claiming as “beneficiaries of the Estate of Mrs. Elizabeth Chinweze deceased.” There is no dispute that the appellants are the children of Mrs. Elizabeth Chinweze deceased. The…
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Febisola Okwueze V. Paul Okwueze (1989) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report UWAIS, J.S.C. The respondent is Ibo from Onitsha in Anambra State of Nigeria while the appellant is Yoruba. Sometime in June, 1967 the appellant got married to the respondent under the native law and custom of Ondo in Ondo State of Nigeria. The respondent was…
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Dipo Rafiu Ayinde & Anor V. Alhaja Sakiratu Salawu (1989) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report AGBAJE, J.S.C. The plaintiff, Alhaja Sikiratu Salawu, sued the defendants Dipo Rafiu Ayinde and Saidu Mustafa in an Ibadan High Court claiming against them as follows:- “(a) Declaration that the Plaintiff is entitled to statutory right of occupancy to all that…
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Daniel Dibiamaka & Ors. V. Prince O. Osakwe & Ors. (1989) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report OPUTA, J.S.C. This was a three-cornered fight between the plaintiffs who sued for themselves and on behalf of and as representing the people of Umuonai Quarters of Akwukwu. The original named plaintiffs were Crawford K. Anyekonwu, Michael Onyekwena and Daniel…
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A. Makanjuola & Anor V. Chief Oyelakin Balogun (1989) WALI, J.S.C. In the High Court of Justice of Oyo State of Nigeria. Ibadan Judicial Division, the plaintiff sued the defendants jointly and severally asking for the following reliefs:- “1. Declaration of title under Native Law and Custom to all that piece or parcel of land,…
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Bello Akanbi & Ors. V. Mamudu Alao & Anor (1989) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report CRAIG, J.S.C. This is an appeal from a Ruling of the Court of Appeal, Kaduna, given on the 16th September, 1986, and the two main issues which arise for determination are: (a) Whether the lower Court had jurisdiction under the Nigerian…
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Indian Stamp Act 1899 ACT NO. 2 OF 1899 [27th January, 1899.] An Act to Consolidate and amend the law relating to Stamps. WHEREAS it is expedient to consolidate and amend the law relating to Stamps. It is hereby enacted as follows:– Chapter I – Preliminary Section 1 Indian Stamp Act 1899 – Short title, extent…
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Section 78 Indian Stamp Act Section 78 of the Indian Stamp Act 1899 is about Act to be translated, and sold cheaply. It is under CHAPTER VIII (Supplemental Provisions) of the Act. Act to be translated, and sold cheaply. Every State Government shall make provision for the sale of translations of this Act in the principal vernacular languages…
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Section 77A Indian Stamp Act Section 77A of the Indian Stamp Act 1899 is about Saving as to certain stamps. It is under CHAPTER VIII (Supplemental Provisions) of the Act. Saving as to certain stamps. All stamps in denominations of annas four or multiples thereof shall be deemed to be stamps of the value of twenty-five naye paise…
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Section 77 Indian Stamp Act Section 77 of the Indian Stamp Act 1899 is about Saving as to court-fees. It is under CHAPTER VIII (Supplemental Provisions) of the Act. Saving as to court-fees. Nothing in this Act contained shall be deemed to affect the duties chargeable under any enactment for the time being in force relating to court-fee.…