Author: LawGlobal Hub
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Gamu Yare (Chun Mada) V. Alhaji Adamu Nunku & Ors (1995) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report OGUNDARE, J.S.C. The appellant was appointed the Chun Mada of Mada in Plateau State on the recommendation of the 4th, 5th and 6th defendants; the appointment was approved by the then Military Governor of Plateau State. Pleadings having been…
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Nigerian Tobacco Company Ltd. V. Alloysius Olumba Agunanne (1995) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report KUTIGI, J.S.C. The plaintiff’s claim against the defendant as stated in para. 8 of his Amended Statement of Claim was for the sum of N500,000 damages for: “breach of duty and alternatively for the negligence of the defendant’s servant.” The defendant…
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A. B. Kotoye V. Mrs. F. M. Saraki & Anor (1995) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report UWAIS, J.S.C. This is an application by the defendant/applicant seeking the following orders – “(i) Extending the time within which to seek leave to appeal on the grounds of mixed law and fact against the Ruling of the Court…
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Cecilia Ihuoma Nwankwo V. Emmanuel Chukwumaobi Nwankwo (1995) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report WALI, J.S.C. The plaintiff, Cecilia Ihuoma Nwankwo instituted an action in the Aba High Court of Imo State against the defendant, Emmanuel Chukwumaobi Nwankwo, claiming the following reliefs:- “(i) A declaration that the plaintiff is the owner and sole proprietor of the…
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In Re: Osibakoro D.otuedon (1995) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report IGUH, J.S.C. By an application dated and filed on the 20th day of October, 1994, the applicants, Osibakoro D. Otuedon and Peter O. Egueye, applied to this court for the following orders:- “1. Substituting the applicants for the named plaintiffs/appellants to prosecute this appeal for…
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Chief Oyelakin Balogun Vs Moses Olayioye Adedosu Adejobi & Anor (1995) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report OGUNDARE, J.S.C. By paragraph 52 of his very prolix amended Statement of Claim the plaintiff (who is the appellant) claimed from the defendants (now respondents):- (a) Declaration that the installation and/or coronation of the 1st defendant as the Olowu…
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Jallco Limited & Anor V. Owoniboys Technical Services Limited (1995) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report MOHAMMED, J.S.C The respondent was appointed stockist and reseller for J. Allen and Company Limited for Kwara State. In the dealership agreement the respondent was selling heavy commercial vehicles, passenger cars, tractors, spare parts and Yamaha motor-cycles. The pattern of…
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Appraising the Modern Relevance and Observance of the Principle of Legality in Nigeria ABSTRACT The Principle of Legality has been a pivot point for evaluation and analyses by various legal scholars across the globe in modern times. The reason for this is not distant, as the principle has been established to be the bedrock and…
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Funduk Engineering Limited V. James Mc Arthur & Ors (1995) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report ONU, J.S.C. This is an appeal against the ruling or the Court of Appeal sitting in Ibadan on 28th of November, 1988 granting to the 1st defendant/appellant/respondent a stay or execution or the judgment of Ibidapo -Obe, J. of the…
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Ihemegbulam Onyegbu V. The State (1995) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report OGWUEGBU, J.S.C. The appellant herein was on 28:5:85 found guilty of the murder of Marbel Nnaoma and sentenced to death by Ononuju, J. sitting at the Umuahia Judicial Division of the High Court of the former Imo State. The appellant appealed to the Court…