E. A. Oshodi V J. B. Egunjobi (1966) LLJR-SC
E. A. Oshodi V J. B. Egunjobi (1966) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report COKER, J.S.C. This appeal is from the order of Madarikan, J., made on the 20th day of June, 1966, at the High Court, Ikeja. The order was made pursuant to an application by the applicant/ respondent that the appellant be joined as a […]
Arnold Nwafia V Nwanakuo Ububa (1966) LLJR-SC
Arnold Nwafia V Nwanakuo Ububa (1966) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report IDIGBE, J.S.C. This is an appeal from a judgment of the High Court of Eastern Nigeria by which the plaintiff respondent was given the right to possession and occupation of a family house together with its surrounding premises. The penultimate portion of the judgment reads- […]
Lamidi Ogbo Fakoya V St. Pauls Church, Shagamu (1966) LLJR-SC
Lamidi Ogbo Fakoya V St. Pauls Church, Shagamu (1966) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report BRETT, J.S.C. This is an appeal against the judgment of the Western Region High Court granting specific performance of a contract for the sale of land, and directing the original appellant, Lamidi Ogbo Fakoya, to execute a conveyance of the land to […]
Northern Assurance Company Ltd V Stephen Idugboe (1966) LLJR-SC
Northern Assurance Company Ltd V Stephen Idugboe (1966) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report ONYEAMA, J.S.C. The plaintiff/respondent commenced an action against the defendant Company, who are the appellants, (hereinafter referred to as the Company) in the High Court of Western Nigeria on the 9th of December, 1963, claiming £1,200 under an alleged policy of insurance. His […]
Henry Ofunne And Ors V Nnaemegwo Okoye And Ors (1966) LLJR-SC
Henry Ofunne And Ors V Nnaemegwo Okoye And Ors (1966) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report BRETT, J.S.C. The parties represented in this case are the people of Norgu Awka as plaintiffs and the people of Ukwulu Awka as defendants. They will be referred to as Norgu and Ukwulu. The two communities have been engaged in litigation […]
Alhaji Mustafa Ali Vs Mrs. A. A Allen (1966) LLJR-SC
Alhaji Mustafa Ali Vs Mrs. A. A Allen (1966) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report BRETT J.S.C. The respondent to this appeal, Mrs A. A. Allen, obtained judgement in the Magistrates Court, Ibadan, against one Kasumu Alao, and as he could not satisfy the judgement in full she was granted leave by the High Court to attach […]
Nuru Williams and Ors V Adamo Akinwunmi and Ors (1966) LLJR-SC
Nuru Williams and Ors V Adamo Akinwunmi and Ors (1966) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report BAIRAMIAN, J.S.C. The plaintiffs claim for the delivery of possession of an area of land and mesne profits was dismissed by Ekeruche J., sitting at lkeja on II April, 1962, and they have appealed: (High Court Ikeja Suit No. HK/84/59). The […]
Jane Alatede V Joseph Jeje Falode And Anor (1966) LLJR-SC
Jane Alatede V Joseph Jeje Falode And Anor (1966) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report BRETT, J.S.C. This is an appeal against the order of Ogunkeye J., in the High Court of Western Nigeria, “striking out” a writ of summons. It is more usual to talk of setting aside a writ of summons, which is the court’s […]
Kalu Obasi and Ors V Chief Okereke Oti and Ors (1966) LLJR-SC
Kalu Obasi and Ors V Chief Okereke Oti and Ors (1966) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report ONYEAMA, J .S.C. The plaintiffs claimed against the defendants declaration of title to an area of land drawn on a plan No.ESP/2136(LD) which was in evidence as Exhibit A, £100 damages for trespass on the land, possession of the land, […]
Godwin. Nwankwere V Joseph Adewunmi (1966) LLJR-SC
Godwin. Nwankwere V Joseph Adewunmi (1966) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report BRETT, J.S.C. The respondent sued the appellant in the Magistrate’s Court, Ife, claiming “the sum of £410 as damages being loss of earnings suffered by the plaintiff on account of the wilful refusal by the defendant to issue a certificate of roadworthiness in respect of […]