Osarodion Okoro V. The State (1988) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report G. KARIBI-WHYTE, J.S.C. This is an appeal against the judgment of the Court of Appeal Division in Benin City dated 20/1/88 dismissing the appeal of the appellant against his conviction and sentence at the High Court Benin City, by Okungbowa, J. Although the facts of…

Chief Stephen Nwankwo Okonkwo & Anor V. Dr. Patrick Ikechukwu Okolo (1988) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report G. KARIBI-WHYTE, J.S.C.  This appeal is against the judgment of the Court of Appeal Division sitting at Enugu. On the 23rd January, 1985, the appeal by the Defendants against the judgment of Awogu J (as he then was) of…

Nwafor Nwawuba & Ors. V. Jereome Enemuo & Ors. (1988) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report NNAEMEKA-AGU, J.S.C.  For a proper appreciation of the real issues that arise for determination in this appeal, it is necessary to state the facts in some detail. In the present suit, which was commenced in Amawbia/Awka Judicial Division of Anambra State,…

Sunday Madagwa V. The State (1988) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report B. CRAIG, J.S.C.  The Appellant was charged at the Oshogbo High Court of Oyo State with armed robbery contrary to sub-section 2(a) of Section 1 of the Robbery and Firearms (Special Provisions) Decree No. 47 of 1970 as amended by the Robbery and Firearms (Special…

Cyprain Chukwuka Anikpe V The Director Gen. B.C. & E & Ors (1988) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report PER MUSTAPHER, J.S.C. By an ex parte application on 5/4/89.the Applicant under ORDER 1 RULES 1(1) and (2) and RULES 2(1) and (3) of the Fundamental Rights (Enforcement Procedure) Rules 1979 as well as S.40 (l) of the…

Osayande Uhunmwagho Vs F I. Okojie (1988) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report NNAMANI, J.S.C.  On 25th September, 1989, this appeal came before this Court. After hearing learned Counsel for both parties, and having read the record of proceedings, I was satisfied that the appeal had substantial merit and I allowed it. I indicated that I would…

Attorney-general Of Oyo State & Anor V. Fairlakes Hotel Limited (1988) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report ABDUL GANIYU OLATUNJI AGBAJE, J.S.C.  The Ruling in this case relates to a constitutional point of law taken by Counsel for the Respondent Mr. E. A. Molajo S.A.N. The constitutional point has to do with the application to us by…

Iliyasu Umar Vs Bayero University, Kano (1988) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report BELGORE, J.S.C. On the 4th day of May, 1988, I allowed this appeal and ordered retrial before another Judge other than the trial Judge in this case in the High Court of Kano State, reserving my reasons for so doing to today. I now…

Patkun Industries Ltd. V. Niger Shoes Manufacturing Company Ltd (1988) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report G. KARIBI-WHYTE, J.S.C. This appeal was after argument on the 27th September, 1988 summarily dismissed with costs assessed at N500 to the Respondents. I indicated then that I will give my reasons today. I herein below state my reasons. The very…

Stephen Okongwu Vs Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (1988) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report NNAEMEKA-AGU, J.S.C. The only issue in this appeal is that of quantum of damages. Learned Senior Advocate for the respondent has, rightly I hold, conceded it that the respondents were in breach. The plaintiffs claim before the High Court was for the sum…