Mr. Marvin Faithful Awara & Ors V. Alaye Alalibo & Ors (2002) LLJR-SC
Mr. Marvin Faithful Awara & Ors V. Alaye Alalibo & Ors (2002) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report MOHAMMED, J.S.C. The appellants were defendants to an action instituted against them and their community by the respondents, as plaintiffs in the High Court of Rivers State, holden at Degema. In the suit the respondents’ claim is as […]
The Federal Government Of Nigeria & Ors. V. Zebra Energy Limited (2002) LLJR-SC
The Federal Government Of Nigeria & Ors. V. Zebra Energy Limited (2002) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report E.O. OGWUEGBU, JSC. On the 15th of February, 2002, this Court delivered judgment in the above appeal. The plaintiff/appellant’s appeal was dismissed by the majority judgment. On the 20th February, 2002, the appellants brought a motion on notice […]
Ayisatu Asabi Ewuoso & Ors V. Mr. Raufu Adeoye Fagbemi (2002) LLJR-SC
Ayisatu Asabi Ewuoso & Ors V. Mr. Raufu Adeoye Fagbemi (2002) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report E. OGUNDARE, J.S.C. By a writ of summons issued in May 1982 (and as subsequently amended) the plaintiffs (who are now appellants before us) sued the defendant (now respondent) claiming: “(a) a declaration that they are the persons entitled […]
The Nigerian Air Force V. Wing Commander T. L. A. Shekete (2002) LLJR-SC
The Nigerian Air Force V. Wing Commander T. L. A. Shekete (2002) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report N. TOBI, J.S.C. Wing Commander T. I. A. Shekete, the respondent in this appeal, was the 4th accused at the General Court Martial, bearing the acronym, GCM. He was arraigned along with eight other Air Force officers on […]
Comptoir. Comm. & Ind. S.p.r. Ltd. V. Ogun State Water Corporation & Anor (2002) LLJR-SC
Comptoir. Comm. & Ind. S.p.r. Ltd. V. Ogun State Water Corporation & Anor (2002) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report O. AYOOLA, J.S.C. The appellant, Comptoir Commercial & Ind. SPR Ltd being dissatisfied with the award made on 23rd December, 1986 by the arbitrator in the dispute between it and the respondent, the Ogun State Water […]
The Nigerian Air Force V. Ex-wing Commander L.d. James (2002) LLJR-SC
The Nigerian Air Force V. Ex-wing Commander L.d. James (2002) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report U. ONU, J.S.C This appeal concern in the main, the interpretation of how and when a General Court Martial (GCM for short), is constituted in the trial of criminal offences under the Armed Forces Decree No. 105 of 1993 (as […]
Benneth Ude Agu V. Maxwell Nnadi (2002) LLJR-SC
Benneth Ude Agu V. Maxwell Nnadi (2002) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report O. AYOOLA, J.S.C. On 18th May, 1998, the Court of Appeal, Enugu Division, dismissed the appeal of the appellant, Benneth Ude Agu, from the decision of the High Court of Anambra State which had on 25th June, 1990 dismissed his claim. He now […]
Maersk Line & Anor V. Addide Investments Limited & Anor (2002) LLJR-SC
Maersk Line & Anor V. Addide Investments Limited & Anor (2002) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report E. OGUNDARE, J.S.C. This appeal arose out of two interlocutory decisions of the Federal High Court. Addide Investments Ltd, as plaintiff, and is hereinafter referred to as plaintiff, had claimed from MAERSK LINE and MAERSK NIGERIA LIMITED as defendants: […]
Independent National Electoral Commission & Anor V. Alhaji Abdulkadir Balarabe Musa & Ors (2002) LLJR-SC
Independent National Electoral Commission & Anor V. Alhaji Abdulkadir Balarabe Musa & Ors (2002) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report L. UWAIS, C.J.N. The respondents in this appeal were the plaintiffs in the Federal High Court Abuja Division (Adah, J.). They brought an action thereat against the appellants herein as defendants. In the originating summons commencing […]
Haston (Nigeria) Limited V. African Continental Bank Plc (2002) LLJR-SC
Haston (Nigeria) Limited V. African Continental Bank Plc (2002) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report E. OGUNDARE, J.S.C. The plaintiff, who is now appellant before us, was at all time relevant to this case, a current account customer of the defendant bank, who is now the respondent; the plaintiff opened and maintained account No. 05604 at […]