Dododo v EFCC The court of appeal upheld that the appellant of this case had the right to a copy of the report of the investigation. Hey There, you’re welcome once again to Ansmyques.com (short for Answer my Questions) blog, you...
AG Ondo State v AG Federation The Supreme Court held that it lacked the original jurisdiction to entertain the matter which was an electoral one and should rather be entertained by an electoral tribunal. The original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court...
Iwuji v Federal Commissioner for Establishment The Supreme Court laid down the principles for the exercising of discretionary powers. it was stated that the court (judiciary) has the right to investigate the actions of members of administrative agencies to ensure they...
Nasir Bello v AG Oyo State The plaintiff was convicted of armed robbery and consequently sentenced to death by the High Court. However, he had appealed to the Court of Appeal and while his appeal was still pending he was executed....
Military Governor of Lagos state v Ojukwu the Military Governor wanted to eject the respondent and members of his family from the house he owned at No 29 Queens Drive, Ikoyi. The Supreme Court frowned at this and upheld the respondent’s...
Stitch v AG Federation the plaintiff had imported a car from outside the borders of the country. This car which was detained by the Customs and Excise Board at the seaport was sold to the fourth defendant who then started cannibalizing...
Debenham v Mellon Summary of Facts: The husband and wife were manager and manageress of a hotel where they lived and cohabited. The wife incurred some debts on the husband. Judgment: The House of Lords held, inter alia, that there is...
Springer v Great Western Railway Co. Summary of Facts: In this case, the defendant sold tomatoes which ought to have been consigned to the plaintiff. Judgment: The railway company was held liable in damages to Mr. Springer for they ought to...
Munro v Wilmot [1948] Summary of Facts: Where the defendant allowed the plaintiff to park in his garage, it was left there for some years. Judgment: The D sold it and was held subsequently by the court liable for conversion. Hey...
Sachs v Miklos [1948] Summary of Facts: Where S stored his furniture in M’s premises, M wanted space and sold the furniture after 3 years. Judgment: M was held in conversion Hey There, you’re welcome once again to Ansmyques.com (short for...
