Ifeanyi Chukwu Ejeka Vs The State (2003) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report UTHMAN MOHAMMED, JSC  The appellant was arraigned before Nwogu J of Imo State High Court, sitting at Owerri, for the offence of murder, contrary to Section 319 of the Criminal Code, Cap 30, Laws of Eastern Nigeria, applicable to Imo State. At the…

Cappa And D’alberto Ltd V. Deji Akintilo (2003) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report TOBI, J.S.C. Saloon motor car Citroen XM with registration number LA 2202. As was owned by the respondent, Deji Akintilo. He is the plaintiff. He lawfully parked the vehicle in the compound of Lagos State Development and Property Corporation Flats at Adeola…

Iorpuun Hirnor V Aersar Dzungu Yongo (2003) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report ANTHONY I. IGUH, JSC The proceedings leading to this appeal were first initiated at the Adikpo Upper Area Court in Benue State. In that court, the respondents, as plaintiffs, claimed against the defendants, now appellants, a declaration of title to a piece or…

Prince Olufemi Fasade & Ors V Prince Iyiola Babalola (2003) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report S.O. UWAIFO, JSC This case concerns the Owa of Igbajo Chieftaincy. Igbajo is located in Ifelodun District Council area. It was formerly in Oyo State but now in Osun State following the creation of the latter as a new State…

Chief Emmanuel Olatunde Lakanmi V Peter Adebayo Adene & Ors (2003) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report A. KALGO, J.S.C. In the High Court of Justice, Oyo State, holden at Ibadan, the appellant, as plaintiff, claimed against the respondents, as defendants, jointly and severally, the following reliefs:- “(i) Declaration that he is entitled as against the…

Alhaji Usman Bua Vs Bashiru Dauda (2003) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report O. UWAIFO, J.S.C. This is an appeal from a judgment of the Court of Appeal, Jos Division, given on 16th June, 1999. The judgment affirmed that of the High Court, Jos delivered on 14th June, 1994. The claim originated from that High Court…

Bernard Okoebor V. Police Council & Ors (2003) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report TOBI, J.S.C. Constable Bernard Okoebor, the appellant, was enlisted in the Nigeria Police Force in May, 1983. He wore Force No. NP.136074. He was posted to ‘B’ Department, Signals Office, Police Headquarters, Benin-City. He worked there until 1985 when he was involved…

Wamadi N. Ejilemele V Beleme H. E. Opara (2003) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report I. IGUH, J.S.C. The proceedings leading to this appeal were first initiated on the 29th day of May, 1980 in the High Court of Justice of the Rivers State of Nigeria, Port Harcourt Judicial Division, holden at Port Harcourt. In that…

Isaac Gaji & Ors. V. Emmanuel D. Paye (2003) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report O. EDOZIE, J.S.C. This is an appeal against the judgment of the Court of Appeal Abuja Judicial Division delivered on 16th day of April, 1996, wherein it set aside the decision of the trial High Court of the Federal Capital Territory…

Trade Bank Plc V Benilux (Nig.) Ltd (2003) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report MOHAMMED, J.S.C. Benilux (Nigeria) Limited, who hereinafter shall be referred to as the respondent, had business transaction with Messrs Accountable Finance and Investment Company. As a result of the business transaction Messrs Accountable Finance and Investment Company Limited, issued cheque No. 03370-031150013…