CASES REPORTED [2017] JSCNLR VOL. 1
Abiodun Adekoya vs. The State (2017), JSCNLR, (Vol. 1), 1 S.C.
Akahall & Sons Ltd., vs. Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (2017), JSCNLR, (Vol. 1), 38 S.C.
BBS Construction & Engineering Co. Ltd., vs. Federal Capital Development Authority (2017), JSCNLR, (Vol. 1), 68 S.C.
Cannitec International Company Ltd., vs. Solel Boneh Nig. Ltd. (2017), JSCNLR, (Vol. 1), 141 S.C.
Commissioner of Police vs. Ephraim Alozie (2017), JSCNLR, (Vol. 1), 167 S.C.
Dr. Alex Otti vs. Dr. Sampson U. Ogah (2017), JSCNLR, (Vol. 1), 213 S.C.
Folarin Williams vs. Adold/Stamm International (Nig) Ltd. 2017), JSCNLR, (Vol. 1), 273 S.C.
Global West Vessel Specialist Nig. Ltd. vs. Nigeria NLG Ltd., (2017), JSCNLR, (Vol. 1), 325 S.C.
James Simon vs. The State (2017), JSCNLR, (Vol. 1), 373 S.C.
Kolawole Buremoh vs. Isiaka Akande (2017), JSCNLR, (Vol. 1), 417 S.C.
SUBJECT MATTER
ACTION: Distinction between Public Officers Protection Law and Limitation Law of Kwara State. Kolawole Buremoh vs. Isiaka Akande (2017), JSCNLR, (Vol. 1), 417 S.C.
ACTION: Effect of Successful plea of Law of limitation. Kolawole Buremoh vs. Isiaka Akande (2017), JSCNLR, (Vol. 1), 417 S.C.
ACTION: Interlocutory applications – Necessity of. Kolawole Buremoh vs. Isiaka Akande (2017), JSCNLR, (Vol. 1), 417 S.C.
ACTION: Parties Necessary parties – How determined. Global West Vessel Specialist Nig. Ltd vs. Nigeria NLG Ltd. (2017), JSCNLR, (Vol. 1), 325 S.C.
ACTION: Parties – Proper parties – How determined. Global West Vessel Specialist Nig. Ltd vs. Nigeria NLG Ltd. (2017), JSCNLR, (Vol. 1), 325 S.C.
ACTION: Scope of Kwara State limitation law 1994. Kolawole Buremoh vs. Isiaka Akande (2017), JSCNLR, (Vol. 1), 417 S.C.
ACTION: Undefended List Action – Failure of defendant to file and deliver notice of intention to defend – Implication.Akahall & Sons Limited vs. Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (2017), JSCNLR, (Vol. 1), 38 S.C.
ACTION: Undefended List Action – Rationale. Akahall & Sons Limited vs. Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (2017), JSCNLR, (Vol. 1), 38 S.C.
ACTION: Undefended List Action – Scope and purpose. Akahall & Sons Limited vs. Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (2017), JSCNLR, (Vol. 1), 38 S.C.
APPEAL: Application for fresh evidence on appeal – Where there is a substing decision on the evidence sought to be tendered – Implication. Abiola Williams vs. Adold/Stamm International (Nig) Ltd (2017), JSCNLR, (Vol. 1), 273 S.C.
APPEAL: Concurrent findings of two lower courts – How displaced. Abiodun Adekoya vs. The State (2017), JSCNLR (Vol. 1), 1 S.C.
APPEAL: Formulation of issues for determination Formulation of issues by court – When permissible. Cannitec International Company Ltd vs. Solel Boneh Nig. Ltd. (2017), JSCNLR, (Vol. 1), 141 S.C.
APPEAL: Application for fresh evidence on appeal – How to determine – Whether application is an attempt to overreach the respondent – Relevant considerations. Abiola Williams vs. Adold/Stamm International (Nig) Ltd (2017), JSCNLR, (Vol. 1), 273 S.C.
CASES REPORTED [2017] JSCNLR, VOL. 2
Auwalu Darma vs. ECO Bank Nigeria Ltd. (2017), JSCNLR (Vol. 2), 290 S.C.
Christopher Dibia vs. The State (2017), JSCNLR (Vol. 2), 335 S.C.
Chukwuemeka Agugua vs. The State (2017), JSCNLR (Vol. 2), 387 S.C.
Joel Adamu vs. The State (2017), JSCNLR (Vol. 2), 1 S.C.
Nigerian Telecommunication Ltd. vs. Engr. Emmanuel C. Okeke (2017), JSCNLR (Vol. 2), 85 S.C.
Pro. Nnamdi Okwuosa vs. Professor N. E. Gomwalk (2017), JSCNLR (Vol. 2), 445 S.C.
Setraco Nigeria Limited vs. Joseph Kpaji (2017) JSCNLR, (Vol. 2), 131 S.C.
Sunday Oroja vs. Ilo Adeniyi (2017), JSCNLR (Vol. 2), 56 S.C.
The Attorney-General of the Federation vs. The Attorney- General of Lagos State (2017), JSCNLR (Vol. 2), 170 S.C.
The Registered Trustees of the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria vs. John Asuquo Etim (2017), JSCNLR (Vol. 2), 218 S.C.
SUBJECT MATTER
ACTION: “Motion on Notice” – Purport.C The Registered Trustees of the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria vs. John Asuquo Etim (2017) JSCNLR (Vol. 2), 218 S.C.
ACTION: Arbitration-Allegation of misconduct – Failure to prove same – Effect. Nigerian Telecommunication Ltd. vs. Engr. Emmanuel C. Okeke (2017) JSCNLR (Vol. 2), 85 S.C.
ACTION: Arbitration-Nature of – Purpose. Nigerian Telecommunication Ltd. vs. Engr. Emmanuel C. Okeke (2017) JSCNLR (Vol. 2), 85 S.C.
ACTION: Conditions precedent – Non- compliance therewith – Implication. Prof. Nnamdi Okwuosa vs. Professor N.E. Gomwalk (2017) JSCNLR (Vol. 2), 446 S.C.
ACTION: Original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court – Section 232(2) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended) – Scope of.
The Attorney-General of the Federation vs. The Attorney-General of Lagos State (2017) JSCNLR (Vol. 2), 170 S.C.
ACTION: Original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court – Whether the Supreme Court can exercise original jurisdiction in causes and matters purely on ownership
of land.APPEAL: Concurrent findings of two lower Courts – Attitude of Supreme Court thereto. Chukwuemeka Agugua vs. The State (2017) JSCNLR (Vol. 2), 387 S.C.
CASES REPORTED [2017] JSCNLR, VOL. 3
Anselem Agu vs. The State (2017) JSCNLR (Vol. 3), 1 S.C. Asani Sogunro vs. Aremu Yeku (2017) JSCNLR (Vol. 3), 45 S.C.
Asuquo Ani vs. Okon Abasi Otu (2017) JSCNLR (Vol. 3), 135 S.C.
David Amadi vs. Attorney-General of Imo State (2017) JSCNLR (Vol. 3), 99 S.C.
Federal Republic of Nigeria vs. Gad Barminas (2017) JSCNLR (Vol. 3), 178 S.C.
Korea National Oil Corporation vs. Owel Petroleum Services Nigeria Ltd (2017) JSCNLR (Vol. 3), 214 S.C.
Mu’azu Adamu vs. The State (2017) JSCNLR (Vol. 3), 371 S.C.
Martina Opara vs. Attorney General of the Federation (2017) JSCNLR (Vol. 3), 296 S.C.
Mathew Thomas vs. The State (2017) JSCNLR (Vol. 3), 347 S.C.
Napoleon S. Orianzi vs. The Attorney-General, Rivers State (2017) JSCNLR (Vol. 3), 400 S.C.SUBJECT MATTER
ACTION: Abuse of court process – Where party who filed an incompetent process later files another process on the same matter – Whether the latter process amounts to an abuse of process. Asuquo Ani vs. Okon Abasi Otu (2017) JSCNLR (Vol. 3), 135 S.C.
ACTION: Application for leave to appeal – Conditions thereto – Whether conditions are conjuctive or disjunctive. Asuquo Ani vs. Okon Abasi Otu (2017) JSCNLR (Vol. 3), 135 S.C.
ACTION: Application for leave to appeal – Grant of leave where necessary, – A condition precedent to proper appeal – Guiding principles. Asuquo Ani vs. Okon Abasi Otu (2017) JSCNLR (Vol. 3), 135 S.C.
ACTION: Application for levae to appeal – Duty on applicant. Asuquo Ani vs. Okon Abasi Otu (2017) JSCNLR (Vol. 3), 135 S.C.
ACTION: Certiorari – Nature and Purposes. Korea National Oil Corporation vs. Owel Petroleum Services Nigeria Ltd (2017) JSCNLR (Vol. 3), 214 S.C.
ACTION: Certiorari – Where dispute arises from contractual relationship – Whether the Writ of certiorari is applicable. Korea National Oil Corporation vs. Owel Petroleum Services Nigeria Ltd (2017) JSCNLR (Vol. 3), 214 S.C.
ACTION: Certiorari – Whether applies to executive acts – Relevant Considerations. Korea National Oil Corporation vs. Owel Petroleum Services Nigeria Ltd
(2017) JSCNLR (Vol. 3), 214 S.C.
ACTION: Judicial remedy of certiorari – When applicable – Relevant considerations thereof. Korea National Oil Corporation vs. Owel Petroleum Services Nigeria Ltd (2017) JSCNLR (Vol. 3), 214 S.C.
CASES REPORTED [2017] JSCNLR, VOL. 4
Oluwatimilehin Ifaramoye vs. The State (2017) JSCNLR (Vol. 4) 1 S.C.
Owolabi Kolade vs. The State (2017) JSCNLR (Vol. 4), 58 S.C.
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) vs. Barr. Orji Godwin (2017) JSCNLR (Vol. 4), 116 S.C.
Peoples Democratic Party PDP vs. Chief (Sir) Victor Umeh, OFR. (2017) JSCNLR (Vol. 4), 181 S.C.
Peter Ogbu vs. The State (2017) JSCNLR (Vol. 4), 244 S.C.
Prof. David Kolo vs. Commissioner of Police (2017) JSCNLR (Vol. 4), 283 S.C.
Rev. Prof. Paul Emeka vs. Rev. Dr. Chidi Okoroafor (2017) JSCNLR (Vol. 4), 315 S.C.
Raymond Eze vs. Betram Ene (2017) JSCNLR (Vol. 4), 468 S.C.
Sopakiriba Igbikis vs. The State (2017) JSCNLR (Vol. 4), 410 S.C.
Total Engineering Services Team Inc vs. Chevron Nigeria Limited (2017) JSCNLR (Vol. 4), 437 S.C.
SUBJECT MATTER [2017] JSCNLR, VOL. 4
ACTION Application to substitute persons acting as representatives – Applicants failed to establish necessity for substitution – Applicants merely seeking to
remove the representatives and to “implant theirs” – Consideration thereof. Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) vs. Barr. Orji Godwin (2017) JSCNLR (Vol. 4), 116 S.C.
ACTION: “Abuse of Process” – Meaning. Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) vs. Chief (Sir) Victor Umeh, OFR. (2017) JSCNLR (Vol. 4), 181 S.C.
ACTION: Abuse of process – Conditions that constitute abuse of process. Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) vs. Chief (Sir) Victor Umeh, OFR. (2017) JSCNLR (Vol. 4), 181 S.C.
ACTION: Abuse of process – Onus of proof – How discharged. Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) vs. Chief (Sir) Victor Umeh, OFR. (2017) JSCNLR (Vol. 4), 181 S.C.
ACTION: Abuse of process – Where the parties and causes of action are not the same – Whether the subsequent suits can be labeled abuse of process. Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) vs. Chief (Sir) Victor Umeh, OFR. (2017) JSCNLR (Vol. 4), 181 S.C.
ACTION: Abuse of process – Whether the mere filing of another suit in another court on the same subject matter constitutes on abuse of process.
Peoples Democratic Party PDP vs. Chief (Sir) Victor Umeh, OFR. (2017) JSCNLR (Vol. 4), 181 S.C.
ACTION: Application to the Supreme Court – Applicants substituting new title – New title does not reflect the title used at the trial court – Order 2 Rule 8 of
Supreme Court Rules – Extent and application. Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) vs. Barr. Orji Godwin (2017) JSCNLR (Vol. 4), 181 S.C.
CASES REPORTED [2017] JSCNLR, VOL. 5
Adamu Dauda and Federal Republic of Nigeria (2017), JSCNLR (Vol. 5), 1 S.C.
Alh. Mustapha Aliyu Wushishi and Engr. Mohammed Imam (2017), JSCNLR (Vol. 5), 15 S.C.
Dr. Umar Ardo and Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, JSCNLR (Vol. 5), 57 S.C.
Ehimen Esene and The State (2017), JSCNLR (Vol. 5), 111 S.C.
Hon. Hassan Anthony Saleh and Christian Adabahabah (2017), JSCNLR (Vol. 5), 158 S.C.
Hon. Justice T. A. Oyeyemi (Rtd) and Hon. Timothy Owoeye (2017), JSCNLR (Vol. 5), 220 S.C.
Idu Godwin Emeka and Hon. Lynda Chuba-Ikpeazu (2017), JSCNLR (Vol. 5), 279 S.C.
Interdrill Nigeria Ltd. and United Bank for Africa Plc (2017), JSCNLR (Vol. 5), 337 S.C.
Sambo Alh. Galadima and The State (2017), JSCNLR (Vol. 5), 369 S.C.
Shabe Alh. Galadima and The State (2017), JSCNLR (Vol. 5), 388 S.C.
SUBJECT MATTER JSCNLR, VOL. 5
Abubakar vs. Bebeji Oil and Allied Products Ltd & Ors (2007) 18 NWLR (Pt. 1066) 319 (2007) 2 S.C 48. Hon Hassan Anthony Saleh vs. Christian Adabah Abah (2017) JSCNLR (Vol. 5), 158 S.C.
ACTION: Cause of action – How determined. Idu Godwin Emeka vs. Hon. Lynda Chuba-Ikpeazu (2017) JSCNLR (Vol. 5), 279 S.C.
ACTION: Abuse of court’s process – When occurs. Hon. Justice Titus Adewuyi Oyeyemi (RTD) Vs. Hon. Timothy Owoeye (2017) JSCNLR (Vol. 5), 220 S.C.
ACTION: Claim for the award of interest on the principal Sum – Relevant considerations. Interdrill Nigeria Ltd vs. United Bank for Africa Plc (2017) JSCNLR
(Vol. 5), 337 S.C.
ACTION: Irregular procedure – Where defendant took steps to participate in the proceedings – Whether defendant can be allowed later to complain about the
irregular procedure. Dr. Umar Ardo vs. Independent National Electoral Commission [INEC] (2017) JSCNLR (Vol. 5), 57 S.C.
ACTION: Issues relating to interpretation of Constitutional provisions cannot be academic in nature – Considerations thereof. Dr. Umar Ardo vs. Independent National Electoral Commission [INEC] (2017) JSCNLR (Vol.5), 57 S.C.
ACTION: Joinder of parties – Failure to join necessary parties – Implication. Alh. Mustapha Wushishi vs. Engr. Mohammed Imam (2017) JSCNLR (Vol. 5), 15 S.C.
ACTION: locus standi – Challenge of pre – election process – Who is competent to sue – Relevant Consideration thereof. Alh. Mustapha Wushishi vs. Engr. Mohammed Imam (2017) JSCNLR (Vol. 5), 15 S.C.
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