Manshep Namsoh Vs The State (1993) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report KUTIGI, J.S.C. The appellant faced a one count charge at the High Court of Justice Holden at Kano as follows – “THE CHARGE That you MANSHEP NAMSOH on or about the 16th May 1988 at about 1545 hours at Police Mobile Force barracks Hotoro Area…

Chief Daniel Ogbonnaya & Ors Vs Adapalm Nigeria Limited (1993) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report KUTIGI, J.S.C. The plaintiffs, now appellants, in paragraph 17 of their Statement of Claim, claimed against the defendant, now respondent, the following:- (a) A declaration that it is not consistent with public interest to deprive the members of Obuozu Ndoki Community…

Samuel Erekanure Vs The State (1993) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report OLATAWURA, J.S.C.  The main issue in this appeal is principally the consequential order to make when a trial Judge fails to adhere strictly to the provisions of Section 215 of the Criminal Procedure Law, Cap. 49, Laws of the Bendel State of Nigeria. It is…

African Continental Bank Plc Vs Obmiami Brick And Stone (1993) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report OGUNDARE, J.S.C. This case has a long and chequered history. This is the second time the parties will be before this Court. The applicant was at one time banker to the respondent. A dispute arose between the parties which led to…

Cecilia Ihuoma Nwankwo Vs Emmanuel C. Nwankwo (1993) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report BELGORE, J.S.C.  The applicant, Mrs. Cecilia Ihuoma Nwankwo, was the plaintiff in the trial court where she was victorious against the present respondent, her husband under a marriage by native law and custom. The bone of contention concerned a business name she claimed…

Philip Ekpenyong Vs The State (1993) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report BELGORE, J.S.C.  The appellant was on 4th day of December 1991 at Umuahia, in the High Court of the then Imo State found guilty of murder and was convicted and sentenced to death. His appeal to the Court of Appeal, Port Harcourt Division was dismissed.…

Nicholas Wankey Vs The State (1993) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report WALI, J.S.C.  The appellant Nicholas N.Wankey was arraigned before the Aba High Court of Imo State of Nigeria charged with the following offence: “That you Nicholas N. Wankey on 2nd of February, 1985 at Osusu Umuikpeyi in Obioma Ngwa Magisterial District unlawfully killed one Adaelu…

Mrs Hawa Gankon V. Ugochukwu Chemical Industries Ltd. (1993) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report KARIBI-WHYTE, J.S.C.  On the 30th October, 1988, S.U. Mohammed, C.J. dismissed the claim of the plaintiff now the appellant, against the defendant, who is now the respondent. The claim is for, “1. A DECLARATION that the plaintiff is the rightful and beneficial…

Vincent Standard Trading Co. Ltd Vs Xtodeus Trading Co. (Nig) Ltd (1993) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report OGUNDARE, J.S.C. The plaintiff company (who is now the appellant before us) sued the defendants (who are now respondents) jointly and severally claiming the sum of N588,353.70 being the sum left unpaid (together with interest) in respect of goods…

Godspower Asakitikpi Vs The State (1993) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report UWAIS, J.S.C. The appellant was charged in the High Court of erstwhile Bendel State sitting at Sapele with two counts of armed robbery contrary to section 1 subsection (2) (a) of the Firearms (Special Provisions) Act, No. 47 of 1970. He was convicted of both…