Alhaji Hamdana Kankia V. Ali Maigemu & Ors (2002) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report SALAMI, J.C.A.  The plaintiff, in the Katsina State High Court of Justice, took out a writ of summons against the defendants claiming a declaration of title to a parcel of land situate at Kofar Bai quarters, Katsina; N50,000.00 general damages for trespass…

Nnukwu Umuolo V. The State (2002) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report IBIYEYE, J.C.A.   The appellant, Nukwu Umuolo, was arraigned before the Delta State High Court of Justice sitting in Asaba and presided over by Akoro, J. on a one count charge for the murder of John Ogbue on 18th of August, 1989 under section 139(1) of…

Mrs J.O. Akhigbe & Anor V. Mr. George Ashimedua (2002) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report ROWLAND, J.C.A. The respondent as plaintiff in suit No. EHC/363/95 claimed against the appellants as defendants as follows:- “The plaintiff claims jointly and/or severally against the defendants, the sum of N2,500,000.00 (Two million, five hundred thousand naira only) being damages for…

Gyang V. National Steel Council (Metalurgical Research Tests Division) Jos & Anor (2002) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report T.MUHAMMAD, J.C.A. The plaintiff was an employee of the 1st respondent which was a body corporate. Plaintiff claimed to have been employed by the Nigerian Steel Development Authority as a driver/mechanic in July, 1973. His appointment was confirmed…

Madam Meminotu Ibrahim V. Dr. Lasisi Osunde & Ors (2002) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report AKAAHS, J.C.A. On 14/7/98 this court heard the motion which was filed on 16/1/98 in which several reliefs were set out. It granted an order consolidating the three appeals that arose from Suit No. B/154/88. The three appeals are: – (1)…

E. D. Obialo & Ors V. Amaobi Alfred Ugochukwu (2002) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report ABOYI JOHN IKONGBEH, J.C.A. The appellants carried on the business of estate surveyors. The respondent carried on the business of business consultants. On 13/07/87 the appellants engaged the services of the respondent for the purpose of securing for them a contract…

Badagry Petroleum Refinery Limited & Anor V. Alhaji Rasaki Awayewaserere (2002) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report O. ADEREMI, J.C.A. In the court below, Federal High Court, Lagos (Coram Odunowo J.) the respondent as plaintiff claimed from three defendants i.e. (1)M. A. Sandius (now deceased) (2) Badagry Petroleum Refinery Ltd and (3) Skab Oil And Gas Resources…

Alhaji Garba Dan Sakare V. Alhaji Salawu Bello (2002) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report T. MUHAMMAD, J.C.A.  Paragraph 19 of the plaintiff’s statement of claim makes the following claim against the defendant:- “19. WHEREOF the plaintiff claims as follows:- (i) Declaration that the plaintiff suing for and on behalf of Jamatu Nuru Islam is bona fide…

Chief Olumuyiwa Akinboro V. Wahabi Lemboye & Ors & Ors. (2002) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report AKINTAN, J.C.A. This is an appeal from the judgment of Odunlami, J. delivered at Abeokuta High Court on 31st August, 1987 in three consolidated suits Nos. AB/104/84, AB/32/85; and AB/34/85. The present appellant was the second defendant in each of…

Patrick Akwa & Ors V. Commissioner of Police (2002) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report EDOZIE, J.C.A.  The six appellants as accused persons were on 14/11/95 in charge No. MAK219C/95 at the Chief Magistrate’s Court, Akamkpa, Cross-River State Coram His Worship M. O. Eneji (as he then was) arraigned on a four count charge of conspiracy, house…