Collins Iwuoha V. Nigerian Railway Corporation (1997) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report L. KUTIGI, J.S.C. The plaintiff claims against the defendant as follows – “(1) N40,500.00 being value of two large packages of wearing apparels. (2) N1,500.00 as out of pocket expenses incurred searching for the packages from one place to another. (3) Damages.” (See…

Chief Samuel Ikenna & Anor V. Chief Benedict Bosah & Ors (1997) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report O. OGWUEGBU, J.S.C.  The plaintiffs/applicants brought this application pursuant to Section 31(2)(a) and 31(4)(sic) of the Supreme Court Act, 1960 sections 6(6)(a) and 213(3) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1979 and Order 2 Rules…

The Military Governor, Anambra State & Ors. V. Job Ezemuokwe (1997) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report L. KUTIGI, J.S.C. The plaintiff’s claims against the defendants in the High Court are as follows: – “1. A declaration that the plaintiff was properly and validly installed and capped the Obi or Igwe of Achina in 1959 by…

Madam Asimowu Odusoga & Anor V.l.l. Ricketts (1997) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report E. OGUNDARE, J.S.C The appellants are defendants in an action instituted by L.L. Ricketts now deceased. Ricketts claimed: (i) a declaration that the plaintiff is the beneficial owner of the property situate lying and being at Thomas Drive and forming part of…

Odusoga V Ricketts (1997) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report M. E. OGUNDARE, J.S.C  The appellants are defendants in an action instituted by L.L. Ricketts now deceased. Ricketts claimed: (i) a declaration that the plaintiff is the beneficial owner of the property situate lying and being at Thomas Drive and forming part of a larger area…

Madam Christiana Ugu V. Andrew Ebinni Tabi (1997) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report M. A. BELGORE, J.S.C.  The respondent, Andrew Ebinni Tabi, claiming to be the brother of one Patrick Bissong Tanyi, who died intestate on 12th day of April, 1971 took out a writ against the appellant and claimed as follows: (1) “A true…

Chief Victor Ukwu & Ors V. Chief Mark Bunge (1997) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report O. OGWUEGBU, J.S.C.  This is an interlocutory appeal by the 3rd defendant against the ruling of the Court of Appeal, Port Harcourt Division dated 10th January, 1991. The 3rd defendant who is the appellant herein filed an application in the…

Moses Uzochukwu & Ors. V. Madam Amaghalu Eri & Ors. (1997) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report I. IGUH, J.S.C.  This is an appeal against the judgment of the Court of Appeal, Enugu Division, which had on the 15th day of November, 1988 dismissed the appeal by the plaintiffs from the decision of Ubaezonu, J., as…

Incar Nigeria Plc & Anor V. Bolex Enterprises Nigeria Limited (1997) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report O. OGWUEGBU, J.S.C. By an application dated 24th February, 1997 and filed on the same date, the applicants Incar Nigeria PLC and Trevi Foundation (Nigeria) Ltd. through their counsel applied to this court for the following orders:- “(i) directing…

Musa V Yerima (1997) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report S. U. ONU, J.S.C. The appellants herein, were the defendants at the High Court of Gongola (now Adamawa) State presided over by Buba Ardo, Chief Judge, before whom the respondents as plaintiffs claimed the following reliefs:- “(1) A declaration that the selection and appointment of the…