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Fedaeral Republic Of Nigeria V. Uchenna Iwuafor (2019) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report MARY UKAEGO PETER-ODILI, J.S.C. This is an appeal against the judgment of the Court of Appeal Ibadan Division or Court below or Lower Court delivered on the 5th May 2015, Coram: O. Daniel-Kalio, M. N. Oniyangi, N. Okoronkwo JJCA which upturned the…
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Wome Moses, Esq V. Nigerian Bar Association (2019) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report AMINA ADAMU AUGIE, J.S.C. The Appellant, a Legal Practitioner practicing in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, represented a Member of the Rumu-Amadi Family at the High Court of Rivers State, in a case involving family land. The Appellant’s client lost at the High…
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Unraveling the Complexities of Civil Litigation and Contract Law in Toronto Civil disputes and contract breaches are common occurrences in the world of business. They can cause financial harm, disrupt operations, and strain relationships. When facing such legal complexities, it’s crucial to seek the services of a reputable Toronto civil litigation law firm. Understanding Civil…
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Oladimeji Mohammed Edun & Anor V. Federal Republic Of Nigeria (2019) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report EJEMBI EKO, J.S.C. These two appeals – SC.960/2017: OLADIMEJI MOHAMMED EDUN v. FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA, and SC.961/2017: ZARAB VENTURES LIMITED v. FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA were argued, separately, on 28th November, 2018 before this same Panel. The two…
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Obiajulu Nwalutu V. Nigerian Bar Association & Anor (2019) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report KUMAI BAYANG AKAAHS, J.S.C. The facts leading to this appeal may be briefly stated as follows:- On 19 July, 2010 the appellant purportedly acting as counsel to Afribank Plc (now Mainstreet Bank Limited) filed a motion on notice for the joinder…
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National Judicial Council V. Hon. Justice Ya’u Ibrahim Dakwang & Ors (2019) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report KUMAI BAYANG AKA’AHS, J.S.C. The 1st respondent in this appeal was the Plaintiff in the Federal High Court, Jos Judicial Division in Suit No. FHC/J/CS/7/2007. He was a Judge of the High Court of Plateau State at all…
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Chidi Edwin V. The State (2019) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report IBRAHIM TANKO MUHAMMAD, J.S.C. The charge against the appellant as accused person at the High Court of Justice, Ondo State, holden at Akure (the trial Court), was murder, contrary to Section 319 of the Criminal Code (Cap. 30, Vol. II, Laws of Ondo State…
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Simeon Lalapu V. Commissioner Of Police (2019) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report PAUL ADAMU GALUMJE, J.S.C. The Appellant herein was arraigned before the High Court of Bayelsa State on a two counts charge of conspiracy to kidnap and kidnapping under Section 444(a) and 291(b) of the Criminal Code Law Cap C14, Laws of Bayelsa State…
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David Uche Ideh V. The State (2019) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report PAUL ADAMU GALUMJE, J.S.C. The Appellant herein, was arraigned before the Ogun State High Court holden at Abeokuta on the 1st of July 2015 on a one count charge of murder contrary to Section 316 and punishable under Section 319 of the Criminal…
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Anthony Ojigho V. Nigerian Bar Association & Anor (2019) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report SIDI DAUDA BAGE, J.S.C. This is an appeal against the direction of the Legal Practitioners’ Disciplinary Committee (LPDC) of the Body of Benchers contained in the Direction of the LPDC dated December 2nd, 2013 which found the Appellant guilty of infamous…