Mr A. S. Jombo (J.p.) V. Petroleum Equalisation Fund (Management Board) & Ors. (2005) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report PATS-ACHOLONU, J.S.C. The Synopsis of the case that gave rise to this appeal is that the appellant who was at one time a staff of the 1st respondent, had his appointment first terminated and later dismissed.…

Rivers State Government Of Nigeria V. Specialist Konsult (2005) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report DAHIRU MUSDAPHER, JSC Chief Joshua Alao, the appellant herein, instituted this action in the High Court of Kwara State and in the Ilorin Judicial Division against the three respondents herein as the defendants seeking the following reliefs jointly and/or severally:- “1.…

E.A. Garuba V. Kwara Investment Company Ltd. & Ors (2005) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report OGUNTADE, J.S.C. The appellant (hereinafter referred to as the plaintiff) commenced his suit against the respondents (hereinafter referred to as the defendants) at the Omuaran High Court of Kwara State. In paragraph 7 of his statement of claim the plaintiff…

Oba Yekini Elegushi V. Sarata Oseni (2005) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report ONU, J.S.C.  The first and only plaintiff in this case, initially sued as representative of Elegushi Royal Family, the five defendants representing the Maiyegun Family. He (plaintiff) later obtained an order to join other members of his family herein they jointly claimed for:…

The Attorney-general Of Abia State Of Nigeria V. Attorney-general Of The Federation & Ors. (2005) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report EJIWUNMI, J.S.C. This action was commenced by the Attorney-General of Abia State against the Federation and the other States identified in the writ of summons under and by virtue of the provisions of section 232(1)…

Alhaja Sabiriyu Shittu & Ors V. Otunba Oyewole Fashawe (2005) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report MUSDAPHER, J.S.C. In his amended statement of claim, in suit No. LD/3396/95 at Lagos Judicial Division of the High Court of Lagos State, the plaintiff claimed against the defendant as follows:- “(1) A declaration that the plaintiff is the person…

Mrs. Eno Ekpuk V. Mrs. Bassey Ita Okon (2005) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report EJIWUNMI, J.S.C. The main question that falls for determination in this appeal appears to be, whether the Court of Appeal was right in upholding the judgment of the trial court upon these set of facts and also with regard to the…

Augustine F.i. Ibama V.shell Petroleum Development Company Of Nigeria Limited (2005) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report MOHAMMED, J.S.C. The plaintiff, now the appellant in this court was employed by the defendant now respondent on 22-11-1969. After serving the required number of years, his appointment was confirmed. As a confirmed officer, he continued to earn regular…

Attorney General Of Adamawa State & Ors. V. Attorney General Of The Federation & Ors (2005) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report UWAIS, C.J.N.  This suit was commenced by an originating summons, supported by an affidavit filed on behalf of all the plaintiffs by their counsel. The following reliefs, which have been stated in the originating…

Mercantile Bank Of Nig. Plc. & Anor. V. Linus Nwobodo (2005) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report PATS-ACHOLONU, J.S.C. The 1st appellant a Financial Institution had in the course of its operation, the respondent as a customer who lodged a reasonably large sum of money in the Bank. It became distressed and was unable to meet…