Chief Adekunle Agbakin Oro & Ors V. Joseph Akanbi Falade & Ors (1995) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report BELGORE, J.S.C. This is a chieftaincy matter about the head chief of Oro Ago in Ifelodun Local Government of Kwara State. The parties before us now were among those in the case at the trial High Court,…

Provisional Liquidator Of Tapp Industries Limited & Anor. V. Tapp Industries Limited & Ors (1995) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report OGUNDARE, J.S.C.  The narrow question that calls for determination in this appeal is whether a provisional liquidator appointed by the court for a company can apply ex parte to the court for extension of time…

Chief Philip O. Anatogu & Ors Vs Igwe Iweka Ii & Ors (1995) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report UWAIS, J.S.C. In this appeal a motion on notice was filed by the respondents on the direction of this Court praying for:- “(a) AN ORDER for restraining of CHIEF F.R.A. WILLIAMS from appearing or further appearing or…

Chief Philip O. Anatogu & Ors. V. H.R.H. Igwe Iweka Ii & Ors. (1995) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report UWAIS, J.S.C.  In this appeal a motion on notice was filed by the respondents on the direction of this Court praying for:- “(a) AN ORDER for restraining of CHIEF F.R.A. WILLIAMS from appearing or further appearing…

Oba Moshood Osuolale Adeyeri Ii & Ors V. Aderibigbe Atanda & Ors (1995) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report ADIO, J.S.C. In the High Court of Justice, Oyo Judicial Division, Oyo State of Nigeria, the respondents instituted an action against the appellants. The reliefs claimed by the respondents, as stated in paragraph 30 of their Amended…

Mr S.A. Ehimua V. National Oil & Chemical Marketing Co. Ltd (1995) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report KUTIGI, J.S.C.  The plaintiffs claims as contained in para, 19 of his Amended Statement of Claim read thus – “19.(a) The sum of N186,483.80 being the value of sales commission of 9,324,190 litres of various types of petroleum…

Elijah Idise & Ors Vs Williams International Limited (1995) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report WALI J.S.C.  This is an appeal from the judgment of the Court of Appeal, Benin division in which it set aside the judgment of Ughelli High Court presided over by Omo-Agege J, (as he then was) striking out the plaintiffs’ (now…

Gamu Yare (Chun Mada) V. Alhaji Adamu Nunku & Ors (1995) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report OGUNDARE, J.S.C. The appellant was appointed the Chun Mada of Mada in Plateau State on the recommendation of the 4th, 5th and 6th defendants; the appointment was approved by the then Military Governor of Plateau State. Pleadings having been…

Nigerian Tobacco Company Ltd. V. Alloysius Olumba Agunanne (1995) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report KUTIGI, J.S.C.  The plaintiff’s claim against the defendant as stated in para. 8 of his Amended Statement of Claim was for the sum of N500,000 damages for: “breach of duty and alternatively for the negligence of the defendant’s servant.” The defendant…

A. B. Kotoye V. Mrs. F. M. Saraki & Anor (1995) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report UWAIS, J.S.C. This is an application by the defendant/applicant seeking the following orders – “(i) Extending the time within which to seek leave to appeal on the grounds of mixed law and fact against the Ruling of the Court…