Alhaja Silifatu Kikelomo Omotayo V. Christopher Ajibola Ogundipe (1994) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report UWAIFO, J.C.A.  When may a conditional leave to defend be given? This appeal raises that main issue. It decides when a trial Judge may, in the exercise of his discretion under Order 11 rule 4 of the High Court of Lagos State…

Ozo Dr. Aneze Chinwuba & Ors V. Chief Benjamin Chinweze Morah (2016) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report MASSOUD ABDULRAHMAN OREDOLA, J.C.A. This is an appeal against the decision of the Anambra State High Court sitting at Awka (hereinafter referred to as the Lower Court), delivered by Hon. Justice H. O. Ozoh, J., on the 28th day…

Ahmadu Musa & Anor V. Anthony Ehidiamhen (1994) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report MUHAMMAD, J.C.A.  By a writ of summons issued in the High Court of Borno State, Konduga Judicial Division holden in Maiduguri the plaintiff sued the defendants claiming for a declaration that the defendants are jointly and severally liable to the plaintiff for all…

Ebonyi State University & Anor V. Mr. Nwudele Ifeanyi & Anor (2016) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report MASSOUD ABDULRAHMAN OREDOLA, J.C.A.   This is an appeal against the ruling of the Ebonyi State High Court sitting at Abakaliki (hereinafter referred to as the ?Lower Court?), delivered by Hon. Justice John Igboji, J., on the 28th day of…

Clement Okeke V. Amuche Nwigene & Anor (2016) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report MASSOUD ABDULRAHMAN OREDOLA, J.C.A. This is an appeal against the judgment of the Anambra State High Court, sitting at Ekwulobia (hereinafter referred to as the Lower Court), delivered by Hon. Justice C. E. K. Anigbogu. J. on the 5th day of March, 2013.…

Babatayo Oni V. Emmanuel Olokun & Anor (1994) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report ISA AYO SALAMI, J.C.A. The plaintiffs by writ of summons dated 13th August, 1987 are claiming against the defendant a declaration- “that the land situate lying and being at Ahere (Aiyegbaju) was owned originally by Olumogbe family for the use of Osu Community…

Wilson Bonsi V. Federal Republic of Nigeria (2016) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report ABIMBOLA OSARUGUE OBASEKI-ADEJUMO, J.C.A. The Appellant/Applicant vide a motion on notice dated and filed 23rd February, 2016 sought for an order, to wit, “admitting the Applicant to bail on very liberal terms, pending the hearing and determination of the appeal against his conviction and…

Umoru Yau Enterprises Nigeria Limited & Anor V. Oliver Anugwom (1994) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report MUHAMMAD, J.C.A.  Sometime in June 1987 the Plateau State Polytechnic asked one David Habbakkuk to supply it with 16 electric typewriters. He contacted his friend, the second appellant herein, a dealer in typewriters to supply him with same. The second…

Suraju Gasali V. Federal Republic of Nigeria (2016) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report ABIMBOLA OSARUGUE OBASEKI-ADEJUMO, J.C.A. This is a bail application dated 22nd of February, 2016 filed on the 23rd February, 2016 on behalf of SURAJU GASALI admitting him to bail on very liberal terms pending the determination of the appeal against his conviction and sentencing to…

Unity Life & Fire Insurance Company Limited V. D. A. Ladega & Ors (1994) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report OGUNTADE, J.C.A.  O n 30 December, 1985, the 1st to 5th respondents as plaintiffs, before the High Court, Sagamu, issued a Writ of Summons against 6th to 8th respondents, as defendants, claiming against them jointly and severally…