African Continental Bank Limited V. Obmiami Bricks & Stone (Nigeria) Limited (1990) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report SAMSON ODEMWINGIE UWAIFO, J.C.A.  T he introduction into the Nigerian financial system of multiple and differing foreign exchange markets has made a lot of difference to business. The rates of exchange are not the same. The transition from a…

African Continental Bank Limited & Anor V. A. O. Awogboro & Anor (1990) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report ADEMOLA, J.C.A. This is an appeal against the interlocutory injunction granted by Olorunnimbe, J., sitting in the Lagos High Court, Ikeja Division in this matter, on the 13th January, 1986. The 1st plaintiff/respondent was mortgagor to the 1st…

Ado Masa Ogugu & Ors V. The State (1990) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report BABALAKIN, J.C.A.  Before the Lagos State High Court the 5 appellants and others were charged with the offence of conspiracy to commit robbery punishable under Section 403(A) of Criminal Code (Amendment No.1) Law, 1980 and robbery of various persons contrary to Section…

Wuraola Abeo & Anor V. Toye Ogunyemi & Ors (1990) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report SULU-GAMBARI, J.C.A.  This is an application to relist an appeal struck out for what looked like want of diligent prosecution by the appellants. When the case came up for consideration before this court, counsel for the appellants appeared in court only…

Alex Oladele Elufioye & Ors V. Ibrahim Halilu & Ors (1990) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report AWOGU, J.C.A. Two interlocutory appeals have reached this court from the decisions of Adeniji, J., and Segun, J., in the above suit. The first, dated 5th December, 1988, was in respect of the discharge of an ex-parte order in favour…

Adeyemi Candide-johnson V. Mrs. Esther Edigin (1990) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report ACHIKE, J.C.A. On 22nd December, 1987, at the Chief Magistrate Court No.8, Kano, presided over by Her Worship, Mrs. Esther A. Edigin, Ag. Chief Magistrate, Grade 2, Mr. Adeyemi Candide-Johnson appeared in that court as counsel to the accused in the case of Commissioner…

Ekwealor Ifekwu & Anor V. Chuba Mgbako & Ors (1989) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report SAMSON ODEMWINGIE UWAIFO, J.C.A. The appellants were convicted for contempt of court on 9th September, 1985 and sentenced to a term of 3 months’ imprisonment each by C. Olike J., sitting at the Onitsha High Court. They were alleged to have…

Tajudeen Ola Oladipo V. George O. Oyelami & Anor (1989) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report IDRIS LEGBO KUTIGI, J.C.A. The petitioner, now appellant, filed an Election Petition in the High Court, Ibadan challenging the election of the 1st respondent as the Chairman of Oluyole Local Government in the Local Government elections held nation- wide on 12th…

First Bank of Nigeria Limited V. Pan Bisbilder (Nigeria) Limited (1989) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report SALAMI, J.C.A. The plaintiff sued the defendant in the sum of N429, 860.00 as special and general damages for a breach of contract or agreement for loan granted under the Agricultural Credit Guarantee Scheme and guaranteed by the Central Bank…

Major Adebowale Basorun V. Chief of Army Staff & Ors. (1989) LawGlobal-Hub Lead Judgment Report AWOGU, J.C.A. This application raises an important procedural issue. It arose in this manner. The plaintiff brought a claim against the defendants, who were initially represented by Ayoola from the chambers of Aminu Dahiru & Co., Solicitors. At the next…