Michael Udo Udo V. The State (1988) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report NNAEMEKA-AGU, J.S.C.  This is an appeal by Michael Udo Udo against the confirmation by the Court of Appeal, Enugu Division of his conviction for murder and a sentence of death by hanging passed on him by an Oron High Court presided over by Esin,…

P. O. P. Martins V. Nicannar Food Co. Ltd. & Anor (1988) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report NNAMANI, J.S.C.  On 13th January, 1988, the appeal to this Court in this Suit was argued. After hearing learned counsel, and having read all the papers, I allowed the appeal and granted a conditional stay of execution of the…

Chief Daniel Awodele Oloba V. Isaac Olubodun Akereja (1988) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report O. OBASEKI, J.S.C. The claim filed by the appellant in the Idanre/Ifedore Grade I Customary Court, holden at Igbara-Oke in Ondo State in January, 1980 was for: “(1) declaration that the defendant is not a member of Sapetu family of Igbara-Oke; (2)…

Joshua Alao V. Gbadamosi Akano (1988) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report B. CRAIG, J.S.C. This case involves a dispute as to who was entitled to be appointed the Bale of Oke-Oyi in Kwara State, and the controversy has been through all the Courts of the land on two occasions. This is its third orbit. Unfortunately the…

The Military Governor, Ondo State & Anor. V. Victor Adegoke Adewunmi (1988) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report NNAEMEKA-AGU, J.S.C.  On the 11th day of April, 1988. this Court dismissed the appeal of the appellants with N500.00 costs and fixed today for giving reasons for the judgment. I now give my reasons. The background facts leading to…

Alhaji Aminu Ibrahim V. Mr. Felix Osim (1988) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report L. UWAIS, J.S.C.  In this case the respondent took out a writ of summons in the High Court of Lagos State claiming, as per his statement of claim, against the appellant as follows- “(1) The sum of N106,400.00 due, owing and payable to…

Nwoye Igweze Onyekwe V. The State (1988) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report AGBAJE, J.S.C.  The appellant, Nwoye Igweze Onyekwe, was charged with the murder of one Prescillia Onyeonwu on the 10th day of May, 1981 at Ifite Division of the High Court of Justice of Anambra State contrary to Section 319(1) of the Criminal Code. He…

Sunday Iyaro V. The State (1988) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report B. WALI, J.S.C.  Sunday Iyaro (the appellant) and Godwin Nnawalue were jointly charged with Robbery and conspiracy to commit Robbery contrary to Sections 402 (2) and 403 respectively of Cap 32, Laws of Lagos State, They pleaded not guilty to both charges. Witnesses were called…

Lawani Ajeigbe V. Mr. Odedina & Ors. (1988) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report Parties LAWANI AJEIGBE  Appellant(s) AND NNAMANI, J.S.C.  In this suit commenced at the High Court, Ibadan, the Plaintiff/Appellant claimed against all the Defendants/Respondents as follows:- “The Plaintiffs’ claims against the Defendants is for possession of the Plaintiffs land situate, lying and being at…

Commissioner For Works, Benue State & Anor V. Devcon Development Consultants Ltd & Anor (1988) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report G. KARIBI-WHYTE, J.S.C.  After argument of counsel in this appeal on the 18th April, 1988, I dismissed this appeal and indicated that I will give my reasons for doing so today. This is an interlocutory appeal…