Cyprain Onwuama Vs Louis Ezeokoli (1990) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report AGBAJE. J.S.C.  The case originated in the Customary Court of Agudo where the plaintiff/respondent in his claim sought four reliefs [as actually stated in the writ of summons] against the defendant/appellant, namely, (1) N500,00 damages for trespass to land and harvesting palm fruits; (2) injunction…

Fabian Nwaturuocha Vs The State (1990) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report C. M. CHUKWUMA-ENEH, JSC – I have had the advantage of reading before now the lead judgment prepared and delivered by my learned brother Fabiyi JSC in this matter. I agree with his reasoning and conclusion that the appeal lacks merit and should be dismissed.…

Benin Rubber Producer’s Cooperative Marketing Union Ltd Vs S.O. Ojo (1990) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report (d)……………..such dispute shall be referred to the registrar for decision. Without prejudice to……………..”|But section 51 (2) of the same law went on to provide as follows||”51 (2) The registrar shall on receipt of such reference-||(a) decide the dispute; or (b)…

Nabisco Inc Vs Allied Biscuits Company Ltd. (1990) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report OGWUEGBU, JSC.  This is an appeal against the judgment of the Court of Appeal (Lagos Division) which allowed the appeal of Allied Biscuit Co. Ltd. to that court. The proceedings originated from the applications of both parties for registration under the Trade Marks…

The Nigerian Produce Marketing Board Vs A. O. Adewunmi (1990) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report FATAYI-WILLIAMS, JSC  In the Lagos High Court in Suit No. LD/346/68, the respondent as plaintiff claimed from the defendants the sum of £30,000 as damages for wrongful dismissal from the defendant’s employment as their Sales Officer on the 4th day of…

Babang Golok Vs Mambok Diyalpwan (1990) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report UWAIS, J.S.C.  The issue raised by this interlocutory appeal is whether, under the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1979, there is a right of appeal to the Court of Appeal from a decision of Customary Court of Appeal on a ground of appeal…

Daniel Igwe Uche Vs Jonah Eke & Ors (1990) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report  The plaintiff at the trial court was the appellant at the Court of Appeal as he is in this court. He and the defendants hail from Amaufuru in Aba Local Government. According to the plaintiff in his statement of claim, he entered…

Baliol Nigeria Ltd Vs Navcon Nigeria Ltd (1990) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report I. F. OGBUAGU This is an appeal against the Judgment of the Court of Appeal, Lagos Division (hereinafter called “the court below”) delivered on 17TH December, 2002 allowing the appeal of the Respondent and setting aside, the Judgment of the Lagos State High…

Dokun Ajayi Labiyi Vs Alhaji Mustapha Moberuagba Anretiola & Ors (1990) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report KARIBI-WHYTE, J.S.C  The point of law involved in this appeal is a very short one. It is not new. It is, however, a point of law of immense constitutional importance.   The point of law we are called upon to…

Adegoke Motors Ltd. Vs Dr. Babatunde Adesanya (1990) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report OPUTA, J.S.C. On the 27th day of February, 1989, Mr. Awodein for the defendant/appellant moved his motion dated 22/2/89 seeking the leave of this honourable Court to amend his Notice and Grounds of Appeal. The Notice of Appeal was dated 21st February, 1989,…