Architect E.O. Olaopa V. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (1997) LLJR-SC
Architect E.O. Olaopa V. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (1997) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report WALI, J.S.C. By a writ of summons taken out in the Oyo State High Court, Ife Judicial Division, the plaintiff claimed against the defendant as follows:- “The plaintiff’s claim is for the sum of N159,875.00 being the professional fees including incidental […]
Abraham Oyeniran & Ors. V. James Egbetola & Anor. (1997) LLJR-SC
Abraham Oyeniran & Ors. V. James Egbetola & Anor. (1997) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report MOHAMMED, J.S.C. This is an appeal from the judgment of the Court of Appeal, Ibadan Division. In its decision, the lower court affirmed the judgment of Ajileye J. of Oyo State High Court which the learned trial judge delivered at […]
Ben I. Ihenacho & Anor V. Ume Uzochukwu & Anor (1997) LLJR-SC
Ben I. Ihenacho & Anor V. Ume Uzochukwu & Anor(1997) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report PER IGUH, JSC. This is an appeal against the decision of the Court of Appeal, Jos Division, delivered on the 26th day of February, 1990 dismissing the defendants appeal in a claim in detinue and/or conversion in respect of the […]
Chief J.I. Iledare Vs J.O. Ajagbonna (1997)
Chief J.I. Iledare Vs J.O. Ajagbonna (1997) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report OGWUEGBU, J.S.C. In the Yagba Area Court Grade 1 holden at Isanlu, Kwara State the plaintiff for himself and as representing Ere Community in West Yagba claimed from the Kati family of Egbe also in West Yagba and represented by the defendant on […]
Zaccheus Abiodun Koya V. United Bank For Africa Ltd. (1997) LLJR-SC
Zaccheus Abiodun Koya V. United Bank For Africa Ltd. (1997) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report U. ONU, J.S.C. This is an appeal against the judgment of the Court of Appeal, Ibadan Division (Coram: Akanbi, JCA. as he then was, Omololu-Thomas, J.CA. and Ogwuegbu, J.C.A. as he then was) delivered on the 1st day of September, […]
A. Onamade & Anor. V. African Continental Bank Ltd. (1997) LLJR-SC
A. Onamade & Anor. V. African Continental Bank Ltd. (1997) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report I. IGUH, J.S.C. By a writ of summons issued on the 22nd day of May, 1986, the plaintiffs, who are appellants herein, instituted an action against the defendant, who is now respondent, at the High Court of Justice, Oyo State […]
Yahaya Mohammed V. The State (1997) LLJR-SC
Yahaya Mohammed V. The State (1997) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report L. KUTIGI, J.S.C. In the High Court of Justice holden at Ikole-Ekiti, the appellant was charged with the offence of murder of one Janet Nwafor contrary to section 319(1) of the Criminal Code. He pleaded not guilty to the charge. At the trial the […]
Basil Egbuonu Vs Borno Radio Televison Corporation (1997) LLJR-SC
Basil Egbuonu Vs Borno Radio Televison Corporation (1997) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report KUTIGI, JSC. Proceedings in this case were commenced in the Maiduguri High Court by the applicant/appellant when he filed in that court a motion ex parte for leave to apply for an order enforcing or securing his fundamental rights alleged to have […]
Alhaji Abdul Wahab Odekilekun Vs Mrs. Comfort Olubukola Hassan & Anor (1997) LLJR-SC
Alhaji Abdul Wahab Odekilekun Vs Mrs. Comfort Olubukola Hassan & Anor (1997) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report I. IGUH, J.S.C. This is an appeal against the judgment of the Court of Appeal. Lagos Division, which had on the 11th day of January, 1989 allowed the appeal of the defendants from the decision of Olorunnimbe, J., […]
Major-general Zamani Lekwot (Rtd) & Ors Vs Judicial Tribunal On Civil And Communal Disturbances In Kaduna State (1997) LLJR-SC
Major-general Zamani Lekwot (Rtd) & Ors Vs Judicial Tribunal On Civil And Communal Disturbances In Kaduna State (1997) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report KUTIGI JSC. By a Motion on Notice the appellants/applicants pray for the following orders – “(i) Setting aside the judgment: of the judicial Tribunal on Civil and Communal Disturbances in Kuduna State […]