Alhaji Mohammed La’aro Balogun V. United Bank For Africa Limited(1992) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report OMO, J.S.C.  The respondent (as plaintiff) sued the appellant (as defendant) in the Kwara State High Court (Ilorin Division) claiming the sum of N24,103.53 being balance due on and unpaid on an overdraft facility granted to the appellant together with interest…

Hyacinth Anyanwu V. Robert Achilike Mbara & Anor. (1992) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report NNAEMEKA-AGU, J.S.C. This is a further appeal by the defendant, Hyacinth Anyanwu, against the judgment of the Court of Appeal, Enugu Division which had on the 21st April, 1988, dismissed his appeal against the judgment of Nwogu, J., sitting in an Owerri…

Paul Yabugbe Vs C.O.P (1992) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report AKPATA, J.S.C Will a public officer who has committed, a criminal offence in purporting to carry out any public duty be immuned from prosecution if within three months of committing the offence he has not been charged to court What is the meaning of the word…

Mohammed Juwo Vs. Alhaji Shehu (1992) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report KAWU, J.S.C  The appellant in this appeal was the plaintiff in the Gwaram Area Court where he instituted an action against the respondents and some others, claiming title to some farmlands. He stated his claim in that Court as follows:- “…….. I am suing Alh.…

The Hon. Mr. Justice Kalu Anyah V. African Newspapers Of Nigeria Ltd.(1992) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report OLATAWURA, J.S.C.  The issue that calls for determination in this appeal is on whom lies the onus of proof as a result of the pleadings. The appellant by his endorsed writ of summons sued the respondent in the High…

Novelty Industrial Company Limited V National Union Of Textile, Garment Workers Of Nigeria (1992) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report HON. JUSTICE (CHIEF) P.A. ATILADE LABOUR LAW: Agreement between employer and workers – Bindingness of – Where employer did not inform workers that agreement is subject to approval of Minister – Whether employer can refuse to implement…

Juliana Ibiyemi Akinbinu V. Yisa Eyifunmi Oseni & Anor. (1992) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report O. I. AKPATA, J.S.C.  This appeal relates in the main to the right or otherwise of a person not a party in a case to appeal against an order of a trial court allowing one of the parties to amend his…

Petro Jessica Enterprises Vs Leventis Technical Company Ltd (1992) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report S. M. A. BELGORE, J.S.C. The first appellant is a clearing agent for the Department of Customs and Excise, Shipping agent, warehouseman and forwarders. The second appellant is also a warehouse man, stevedoring contractor and freight forwarding company but according to the…

Adebayo Adetola Vs The State (1992) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report U. OMO, J.S.C. The appellants are three of the six persons who were charged in the Lagos High Court on three counts of conspiracy to commit armed robbery, armed robbery and murder, contrary to sections 402(1)(a), 403 and 319(1) of the Criminal Code of Lagos…

Uche Williams V. The State (1992) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report I. L. KUTIGI, J.S.C The appellant was charged with the murder of one Blessing Ngozi Boms contrary to Section 319 of the Criminal Code applicable in Rivers State. He pleaded not guilty to the charge. The facts of this case are well stated in the…