Masade Esene V. Cecilia Isikhuemen (1978) LLJR-SC
Masade Esene V. Cecilia Isikhuemen (1978) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report IRIKEFE, J.S.C. In this matter, the appellant Masade Esene having died before the hearing of this appeal, was substituted by his son, Andrew Masade. The claim before the Ubiaja Judicial Division of the High Court of Bendel State reads:- “(A) A declaration of title to […]
Nigerian Maritime Services Ltd. V. Alhaji Bello Afolabi (1978) LLJR-SC
Nigerian Maritime Services Ltd. V. Alhaji Bello Afolabi (1978) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report IRIKEFE, J.S.C. In this matter, the appellants were the defendants in the court below, while the respondent was the plaintiff. In the High Court of the then North Central State holden at Kaduna, the plaintiff had sued the defendants claiming diverse sums […]
United Bank For Africa Ltd & Ors V. Dike Nwora (1978) LLJR-SC
United Bank For Africa Ltd & Ors V. Dike Nwora (1978) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report FATAYI-WILLIAMS, J.S.C. In proceedings commenced in the High Court of Lagos State, the plaintiff, now respondent, claimed from the defendants, now appellants, jointly and severally, the sum of 3.75 million naira (N3,750,000) being anticipated profits accruing from a contract to […]
Ayodele James V. Mid-motors Nigeria Co. Ltd (1978) LLJR-SC
Ayodele James V. Mid-motors Nigeria Co. Ltd (1978) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report ANIAGOLU, J.S.C. The plaintiff (hereinafter called “the appellant”) has appealed from the judgment of the High Court of the Benin Judicial Division holden at Benin dismissing his claim for 15,000 pounds for fraudulent misrepresentation, against the defendants (hereinafter referred to as “the respondents”), […]
West African Shipping Agency (Nig.) Ltd & Anor V. Alhaji Musa Kalla (1978) LLJR-SC
West African Shipping Agency (Nig.) Ltd & Anor V. Alhaji Musa Kalla (1978) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report ESO, J.S.C. On 17th March, 1975, in Suit No. LD/511/71, the Lagos High Court, presided over by Adebiyi J., gave judgment in favour of the plaintiff, Alhaji Musa Kalla, against the 1st defendants, the West African Shipping Agency […]
Agbino Obioma & Ors V. Lawrence Emeye Olomu & Ors (1978) LLJR-SC
Agbino Obioma & Ors V. Lawrence Emeye Olomu & Ors (1978) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report G. S. SOWEMIMO, JSC. The judgment on appeal before us is in respect of two consolidated Suits W/95/72 and W/110/72. In the first suit, the plaintiffs, who are members of Ebite family claimed a declaration of title to a piece […]
Shell-BP Petroleum Development Company Of Nig. Ltd V. His Highness Pere Cole & Ors (1978) LLJR-SC
Shell-BP Petroleum Development Company Of Nig. Ltd V. His Highness Pere Cole & Ors (1978) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report BELLO, J.S.C. The respondents are members of Sagbama people who are the owners of the land over which the Sagbama creek flows and are also the owners and occupiers of the land on the banks of […]
Samuel Fadiora & Anor V. Festus Gbadebo & Anor (1978) LLJR-SC
Samuel Fadiora & Anor V. Festus Gbadebo & Anor (1978) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report C.IDIGBE, JSC The principal question raised in this appeal and which calls for the decision of this court is what exactly is the meaning and effect of an order (by an appellate court) for a trial de novo on subsequent proceedings […]
Lasupo Akanni & Ors V. Adedeji Makanju & Ors (1978) LLJR-SC
Lasupo Akanni & Ors V. Adedeji Makanju & Ors (1978) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report OBASEKI, J.S.C. This appeal is against the decision of the Court of Appeal of the former Western State contained in the judgment delivered on the 17th day of July, 1975 in an appeal No. CAW/147/1974 brought to it by the appellants […]
Chief Ayeni & Ors V. Joseph Dada & Ors (1978) LLJR-SC
Chief Ayeni & Ors V. Joseph Dada & Ors (1978) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report FATAYI-WILLIAMS, J.S.C In proceedings in Suit No. AK/45/62 commenced in the High Court of the former Western Nigeria sitting at Akure, the plaintiffs and three others (now appellants) claimed against the defendants and three others (now respondents) – (1) the sum […]