Kopek Construction Ltd. V. Johnson Koleola Ekisola (2010) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report A. OGUNTADE, J.S.C. The respondent in this appeal was the plaintiff at the Ibadan High Court of Oyo State, where on 2/12/1992 he issued a writ of summons against the appellant as the defendant claiming two reliefs which were set out in…

Nigeria Social Insurance Trust V. Klifco Nigeria Limited (2010) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report M. CHUKWUMA-ENEH, J.S.C The plaintiff’s claim in the Port Harcourt Federal High court is for the sum of N38,453.13 (thirty eight thousand, four hundred and fifty three naira, thirteen kobo) later amended to N38,431.75k “representing arrears of contribution and interest which…

Josiah Ayodele Adatayo & 2 Ors V Kunle Ademola (2010) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report MOHAMMED, J.S.C. The Appellants in this appeal were the Plaintiffs at the Federal High Court Lagos where they, by a Writ of Summons and statement of claim, filed their action against the Respondents herein who were the Defendants and claimed…

Okon Nsibehe Edoho V The State (2010) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report O. ADEKEYE, J.S.C The appellant Okon Nsibehe Edoho was produced before the High Court of Akwa Ibom State, Eket Judicial Division on the 10th of September 1984, but could not be arraigned as’ he refused to respond to the charge. He was properly…

The Young Shall Grow Motors Ltd. V Ambrose O.okwonkwo (2010) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report I.T.Muhammad,JSC.  At the High Court of Justice of Anambra State, holden at Nnewi [trial court], the plaintiff was claiming damages against the defendants jointly and severally in respect of damages caused to the plaintiffs Mercedes Benz Lorry 911. After service…

Clement Odunukure V. Dennis Ofomata & Anor (2010) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report BODE RHODES-VIVOUR, J.S.C The Plaintiff for himself and on behalf of the Anazodo Odunukwe family of Nnewichi Nnewi, the Appellants in this appeal sued the Defendants, now Respondents, claiming jointly and severally as per paragraph 12 of their amended statement of claim…

Salzgitter Stahl Gmbh V. Tunji Dosumu Industries Ltd (2010) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report M. CHUKWUMA- ENEH, J.S.C The Plaintiff/Company has claimed against the Defendant/Company in this action instituted in the Lagos State High Court, “the sum of DM127, 305.49 (N34,689 ..91) being the balance of payment in respect of Universal Coating and Laminating Plant…

Udoji Nwadiogbu & Ors V. Anambra /imo River Basin Development Authority & Anor (2010) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report MUHAMMAD SAIFULLAH MUNTAKA-COOMASSIE On the 20/8/2002, the Appellants herein by a motion Exparte obtained the leave of the Federal High court, holden at Enugu to apply for the enforcement of their Fundamental rights to personal liberty…

General Electric Company V. Harry Ayoade Akande & Ors (2010) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report CHRISTOPHER MITCHEL CHUKWUMA-ENEH, J.S.C. The notice of preliminary of objection filed on 27/10/2009 by the 4th respondent in this matter has been raised against hearing of this appeal pursuant to order 2 Rules 9 and 20 of the Supreme court…

Chief John Oyegun Vs Chief Francis Nzeribe (2010) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report O. ADEKEYE, J.S.C. The appellant in this appeal was plaintiff in the suit Hog/42/95 filed in the High Court of Imo State, Oguta Judicial Division. In the considered judgment of that court delivered on 18/12/96, the appellant was directed to pay the…