Israel Arum Vs Okechukwu Nwobodo (2013) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report KUMAIBAYANG AKAAHS, JSC This appeal is a very rare bird to fly at this altitude. The suit which gave rise to the appeal was instituted by the plaintiff now respondent against the defendants/appellants in the Customary Court at Awkunanaw in Suit No. AWK/3/97. His…

Edward Omorodion Uwaifo Vs Stanley Uyinmwen Uwaifo (2013) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report SULEIMAN GALADIMA, JSC This case arose from what the Appellant as Plaintiff considered unfair treatment meted out to him by his late father (Pa Daniel Ediagbonya Uwaifo) in his will by which he shared his estate to his children but disinherited the…

Allison Akene Ayida & Ors Vs Town Planning Authority & Anor (2013) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report MAHMUD MOHAMMED, JSC  The proceedings in this matter were commenced by an application for judicial review wherein the Appellants as Plaintiffs/Applicants claimed against the Respondents who were the Defendants/Respondents to the application,the following reliefs. “1(i) An order of…

Abiola & Sons Bottling Company Nigeria Limited Vs First City Merchant Bank (2013) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report  I. T.MUHAMMAD, JSC  The 1st plaintiff at the Kwara State High Court of Justice, holden at Offa [trial court] is a limited liability company carrying on the business of manufacture of and dealers in all kinds of…

Oba James Adeleke & Ors Vs Nafiu Adewale Lawal & Ors (2013) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report KUMAI BA YANG AKA AHS, JSC This is an appeal against the judgement of the Court of Appeal Ibadan Division delivered on 5th day of May, 2004. The appellants are the plaintiffs in the substantive action while the…

The Nigerian Army Vs Warrant Officer Banni Yakubu (2013) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report J.A. FABIYI, JSC This is an appeal against the Ruling of the Court of Appeal, Abuja Division (the court below) delivered on the 9 day of February, 2010 in Appeal No. CA/A/66/M/09. Therein, the court below granted extension of time within…

Federal Republic Of Nigeria Vs Senator Adolphus N. Wabara & Ors (2013) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report MUSA DATTIJO MUHAMMAD , JSC  This is an appeal against the judgment of the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal, hereinafter referred to as tire court below, in appeal No. CA/A/7/C/2006 delivered on the 1st day of…

Chief S.S. Obaro Vs Alhaji Sale Hassan (2013) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report E ARIWOOLA JSC This is an appeal against the decision of the Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, herein after called. Court below, delivered on May 2nd, 2003. The appellant was the plaintiff while the respondent was the defendant before the trial court.…

Alhaji Mohammed Mamman Vs Federal Republic Of Nigeria (2013) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report BODE RHODES-VIVIOUR, J.S.C. In an amended twelve count charge filed before the Failed Banks (Recovery of Debts) and Financial Malpractices in Banks Tribunal, the appellant as accused person was charged on counts 1, 9, 10, 11, and 12. He was found…

Alhaji Sadiat Ameen & Ors Vs Amos Amao & Ors (2013) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report Mary Ukaego Peter -Odili This is an appeal by the appellants against judgment of the court of Appeal sitting in Ibadan made on the 8th day of March, 1994 in which the judgment of the High court Ogbomosho was…