Author: LawGlobal Hub
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Timothy Adeilo Adefulu & Ors. V. Chief O.O. Okulaja & Ors (1996) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report OGUNDARE, J.S.C. Sometime in 1980 the Chieftaincy title of the Olofin of Ilisan Remo in Ogun State became vacant, consequent upon which the then Secretary to the Ijebu Remo Local Government (Mr. J.I. Solaja), in February, 1981 invited…
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Jessica Trading Co. Ltd. V. Bendel Insurance Co. Ltd. (1996) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report ADIO, J.S.C. The appellant (the insured) took out a marine cover (Exhibits “D” to “D8”) from the respondent (the insurer) in relation to his cargo (white sugar) which was being shipped from somewhere in Europe to the port in Warri,…
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Mrs. Grace Okpalugo V. Ligali Aderemi Adeshoye & Anor (1996) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report BELGORE, J.S.C. This appeal concerns dispute on land in which the plaintiff (now first respondent, as he was at the Court of Appeal) claimed that he purchased it from his mother by virtue of Exhibit 1, a deed of conveyance.…
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S. N. Ibe V. Peter Onuora (1996) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report BELGORE, J.S.C. This motion, asking this court to amend its judgment of 8th day of January, 1996 so as to reflect exactly what the intendment of this court really is. It is brought under Order 2 rule 28(1) and Order 8 rule 16…
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Crime and Mental Health Crime and the state of mental health are two inseparable phenomenon. The general rule is that every person is presumed innocent until the contrary is proved. There is an implied test on the rationality of the accused. Matter of factly, it forms the basis of court’s verdict. If the mental disorder…
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Prostitution and Legalization The question, whether prostitution should be adopted as a legal activity has been debated among scholars over the years. The school of thought that supports the retention of prostitution is deeply rooted in theory, yet the evidences adduced from the theoretical perspective deny the devastating effects the Decriminalization of prostitution causes, as…
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The Impact of Labour Laws On Collective Bargaining In Multinational Corporations Abstract Collective bargaining is the process through which employers and employees negotiate and reach agreements on the terms and conditions of employment, including wages, working hours, and benefits. Labour laws play a crucial role in regulating the collective bargaining process, and the impact of…
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E.D. Tsokwa & Sons Company Ltd. V. Union Bank Of (Nig.) Ltd. (1996) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report WALI, J.S.C. The claims of the appellant as set out in his Amended Statement of Claim are as follows:- “(1) A declaration of the court that the plaintiff is not indebted to the first defendant to the…
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Simeon Oladoye & Ors. V. The Administrator, Osun State & Ors. (1996) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report OGUNDARE, J.S.C. By a writ of summons issued on 8th September, 1986, the plaintiffs for themselves and on behalf of the Oladogba and Lala ruling houses of Ijimoba sued the defendants claiming: “1. Declaration that Oladogba and Lala…
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Ezekiel Nneji & Ors. V. Chief Nwankwo Chukwu & Ors. (1996) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report OGWUEGBU, J.S.C. This is an appeal from the judgment of the Court of Appeal, Enugu Division dated 12th April, 1990. The action was commenced by the appellants and the claim was for; “(1) N1,000.00 (One Thousand Naira) being damages…