ISSN 1117-0530

KINGS LAW REPORTS

(ALL SC / NOVEL CA)

COMPREHENSIVE INDEX TO

ALL SUPREME COURT 1999 DECISIONS

& SELECTED NOVEL

COURT OF APPEAL CASES

REPORTED IN (1999) VOLS. 1 - 12 KLR (PTS. 75 - 93)

[ALL SC - 98 JUDGMENTS IN ALL]

[NOVEL CA - 10 CASES]

Dedicated to the King of kings

O. O. NOEL ESQ. Chief Editor

LIST OF ALL SC 1999 DECISIONS REPORTED

Abey v. Alex (1999)12KLR(Pt. 92)3051

ACME Builders Ltd v. Kaduna State Water Board(1999) 2 KLR (Pt77) 265

Adebo v Saki Estates Limited (1999) 5KLR (pt 83) 1197

Adelaja v Alade(1999)4KLR(pt81) 911

Adeoye v. The State (1999) 4 KLR (pt 81) 985

Adepoju v. Oke(1999) 3 KLR (pt 79) 531

Adesina v. ObalaofOtan-Aiyegbaju(1999) 2 KLR (pt 77) 301 Adesola v. Abidoye (1999) 12KLR(Pt93) 3183

Adeyemi v. Olakunri(1999) 12KLR(pt91) 2909 .

Adigun v. Secretary Iwo Local Government (1999) 5 KLR (pt 84) 1373

Aghahomovo v. Eduyegbe(1999) 2 KLR (pt 78) 437

Ahmed v. The State (1999) 5 KLR (pt 84) 1391

Ajero v Ugorji (1999) 7KLR (pt 87) 2199

Akhigbe v.lfeanyi Chukwu Osundu Company Limited (1999)7KLR (pt87)2075

Akpan v. Umoh(1999)7KLR(Pt88) 2319 .

Alhaji Otaru & Sons Limited v. Idris (1999) 4KLR(pt81)847

Amokeodo v Inspector General of Police(1999) 5 KLR (pt 82) 1105 Anoghalu v Oraelosi (l999) 10KLR(pt90) 2787

Attamah v The Anglican Bishop of the Niger (1999) 9 KLR (pt 90) 2643

Attorney-General of the Federation v. Guardian Newspapers Limited(1999) 5KLR (pt.84)1493

Attorney-General of Bendel State v. Agbofodoh (1999) 2 KLR (pt 78) 39

Badmus v. Abegunde(1999) 7 KLR (pt87) 2109

Bamgboye v. University of Ilorin (1999) 6KLR(pt86) 1993

Bayol v. Ahemba (1999)7KLR(pt88)2249

Bello v. Fayose (1999) 7 KLR (pt 88) 2403

Bunyan v. Akingboye (1999) 5 KLR(pt82) 1021

Calabar East Co-Operative v. Ikot (1999) 12KLR(pt93) 3233

Chukwueke v Okoronkwo (1999) 1 KLR(pt 75) 39

City Engineering Nigeria Limited v. Nigerian Airports Authority (1999)6 KLR (pt. 86)1975

D. Stephens lnd. Ltd v. BCCI (Nig.) Ltd(1999)7KLR(Pt88)2305

Dan-Jumbo v. Dan-Jumbo( (999) 7 KLR(pt88) 2341

Dike v, Okoloedo (1999) 7KLR(pI88) 2275

Director of State Security Service v. Agbakoba (1999) 3 KLR(pt 79) 553

Dokubo v Omoni (1999)6 KLR (pt,86) 1833

Ebokam v Ekwenibe & SonsTrading Company Limited(1999) 7 KLR (pt 87)2151

Eboconsult Ltd v. Pancho Villa Ltd. (11)99) I KLR (pt 76) 179

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Effia v. The State (1999) 6 KLR(pt 85) 1749

Egolum v. Obasanjo(1 999) 5 KLR (pt 83) 1263

Emiantor v. The Nigerian Army(1999) 9 KLR (pt 90) 2743

Emiri v. Imieyeh (1999) 4 KI ,R (pt 80) 673

Enabulele v. Agbonlahor (1999) 3 KLR(pt79)649

Esenowo v. Ukpong (1999)4 KLR(pt80)817

Ezeokafor v. Ezeilo( 1999) 6KLR(pt86) 1863

Fasikun v. Oluronke 11 (1999) 1 KLR(pt76) 129

Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria v. Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (1999) 2 KLR (pt 77) 331

Idemudia v. The State (1999) 5 KLR(pt82) 1075

Igago v. The State (1999) 12 KLR (pt. 91) 2933

International Textile Industries Nigeria Limited v. Aderemi (1999) 6 KLR (pt 85)1675

Irhabor v. Ogaiamien (1999) 6 KLR (Pt85) 1629

Ivienagborv. Bazuaye (1999) 6 KLR (pt 86) 1897

Jiaza v. Bamgbose (1999) 5 KLR (pt 83) 1211

Jov v. Dom(1999)7KLR(Pt87) 2181

Katto v. Central Bank of Nigeria (No.2)(1999) 5 KLR (pt 82) 1047 Koiki v. Magnusson(1999) 5KLR(pt84) 1457

Kulobo v.lkuomola(1999) 9KLR (pt 90) 2681

Kutse v. Attorney -General Plateau State (1999) 2 KLR (Pt 78) 459 Ladov. The State (1999) 6 KLR(Pt85) 1727

Leventis Technical Limited v. Petrojessica Enterprises Limited (1999) 4 KLR (Pt81)891

Liman v. Mohammed(l999) 6 KLR (pt 85) 180I

Madubuonwu v. Nnalue(1999) 9KLR(pt90) 2627

Maigoro v. Garba(1999) 7KLR(pt87) 2225

Mba v. Agu (1999) 9 KLR (Pt 90) 2655

Nasiru v. The State (1999) I KLR(pt76) 197

Ngilari v. Mothercat Ltd(1999) 12KLR(pt91) 2835

Ngwu v. Ozougwu(1999) 11KLR(pt91) 2807

Nigerian Bank For Commerce & Industry v. Alfijir (Mining) NigeriaLtd. (1999) 12 KLR (pt 93) 3151

Nwokoro v. Onuma(1999)9KLR(pt90) 2715

Oba v. Egberongbe(1999) 6 KLR (pt85) 1667

Odiba v. Muemue (1999) 6 KLR (pt86) 1911

Ogidi v. Igba(1999) 6 KLR (pt 85) 1761

Ogiugo v. Ogiugo(1999) l2KLR(pt92) 2967

Ogundele v. Fasu (1999) 9 KLR (pt 90) 2689

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LIST OF ALL SC 1999 DECISIONS REPORTED

Ogunye v. The State (1999) 4 KLR (pt 80) 777

Ohai v. Akpoemonye(1999) lKLR(pt76) 165

Okafor v.A-G of Anambra State(1999)7KLR(pt88)2359

Okeke v. Agbodike (1999) 12KLR (Pt 91) 2921

Okeke v. Oruh (1999) 4 KLR (Pt 81) 945

Okino v. Obanebira(1999) 12KLR(pt92) 3007

Okolo v. Union Bank of Nigeria Limited(1999) 6 KLR (Pt 86) 1935 Okonji v. Njokanma(1999) 12KLR(Pt93) 3 109

Olorunfemi v. Asbo(1999) 1 KLR(pt. 75)25

Omini v. The State(1999) 9KLR(pt90) 2757

Omoijahe v. Umoru(1999) 5 KLR (pt 83) 1339

Onowhosa v. Odiuzou (1999) 1 KLR (pt 75) 1

Onyejekwe v. Onyejekwe(1999) 3 KLR (pt 79) 613

Oparaji v. Ohanu(1999) 6 KLR (pt 85) 1643

Oyinloye v. Esinkin (l999) 6KLR(pt86) 1955

Oyovbiare v. Omamurhomu(1999) 7KLR (Pt 87) 2131

Peoples Democratic Party v. Independent National Electoral Commission (1999) 7KLR(Pt89) 2487

Saeby Jernstoberi Maskinfabric A/S v. Olaogun Ent. Ltd (1999)12 KLR (pt.91) 2883

Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited v. Ambah (1999) 2 KLR(pt78) 467

Shugaba v. Union Bank (1999) 7 KLR (pt 89) 2447

Societe Generale Bank Ltd v. Afekoro (1999) 7KLR(pt89) 2411) Teniola v. Olohunkun (1999) 4 KLR (pt 80) 753

Tigris International Corporation v. Ege Shipping& Trading lnd. Inco (1999)12 KLR(pt92) 3079

Uchendu v.Ogboni (1999) 4KLR (pt80) 715

Udeh v. The State (1999) 5KLR(pt83) 1235

Uzoechi v. Onyenwe (1999) 1 KLR(pt75) 57

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LIST OF SELECTED NOVEL COURT OF APPEAL CASES

African Continental Bank v. Okonkwo (1999) 2 KLR (pt. 77) 373 CA Aladu v. The State (1999) 1 KLR (pt. 76) 233 CA

Doma v. Ogiri (1999) 2 KLR (pt.78) 487 CA

Falae v. Obasanjo (No.l) (1999) 4 KLR (pt. 81) 1013 CA

Lonestar Drilling Limited v. Triveni Engineering & Industries (1999) 1 KLR (pt.76) 223 CA

Nelson v. Ebanga (1999) 1 KLR (pt.75) 69 CA

Ogiale v. Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (1999) 5 KLR (pt. 82) 1133 CA

Rakol Clinic & Maternity Limited v. Supreme Finance & Investment Company Limited (1999) 5 KLR (pt. 83) 1361 CA

State v. Amechi (1999) 1 KLR (pt. 75) 99 CA

Waziri v. Danboyi (1999) 4 KLR (pt. 80) 833 CA

SUBJECT MATTER CONTENTS

ALL SUPREME COURT CASES

ACCIDENTS 3261

ACTIONS 3261

ADJOURNMENT 3266

ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES 3266

ADMINISTRATIVE LAW 3266

AGENCY 3267

APPEALS 3267

ARBITRATION 3283

BANKING 3284

BILLS OF EXCHANGE 3284

CARRlAGE OF GOODS 3285

CHIEFTAINCY MATTERS 3285

COMPANY LAW 3286

CONFLICT OF LAWS 3287

CONSTlTUTIONAL LAW 3288

CONTEMPT OF COURT 3291

CONTRACTS 3292

CONVEYANClNG 3294

CONVICTIONS 3294

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SUBJECT MATTER CONTENTS

CORROBORATION 3295

COST 3295

COURT PROCESSES 3295

COURTS 3296

CRIMlNAL LAW 3305

CRIMlNAL PROCEDURE 3307

CROSS-EXAMINA TION 3310

CUSTOMARY LAW 3310

DAMAGES 3312

DEFAMATION 3316

DOCUMENTS 3316

ELECTION PETITION 3317

ESTOPPEL 3318

EVIDENCE 3319

F AIR HEARING 3330

FAMILY LAW 3331

FORFEITURE 3331

FUNDAMENT ALRIGHTS 3331

IMMIGRATION 3332

INTIJNCTIONS 3332

INTERNATIONAL LAW 3334

INTERPRETATION OF STATUTES 3334

JOINDER OF PARTIES 3336

JUDGMENTS 3337

JUDICIAL PRECEDENTS 3345

JURISDICTION 3346

JURISPRUDENCE 3348

LAND LAW 3348

LAND USE ACT 3358

LANDLORD &TENANT 3359

LEASES 3359

LEGAL PRACTITIONERS 3359

LEGISLATION 3359

LIBEL 3360

LIMITATION OF ACTIONS 3360

LOCUS INQUO 3361

LOCUSSTANDI 3361

MASTER & SERVANT 3362

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SUBJECT MATTER CONTENTS

MAXIMS 3363

MORTGAGES 3363

MOTIONS 3363

MURDER 3363

NATURAL JUSTICE 3365

NEGLIGENCE 3365

NUISANCE 3365

ORDERS 3366

PAR.TIES 3367

PLEADINGS 3367

PRACTICE & PROCEDURE 3371

PROPERTY LAW 3375

RECEIVER 3375

RETRIAL 3376

ROAD TRAFFIC 3376

RULES OF COURT 3376

SALE OF GOODS 3377

SPECIFlC PERFORMANCE 3378

STATUTES 3378

STAY OF EXECUTION 3380

SUCCESSION 3380

SUPREMECOURT 3381

TORTS 3383

TRESPASS 3384

WAIVER 3386

WILLS 3386

WORDS & PHRASES 3386

WRIT OF SUMMONS 3388

NOVEL COURT OF APPEAL CASES

ACTIONS 3389

ADJOURNMENT 3389

AFFlDAVITS 3389

APPEALS 3390

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SUBJECT MATTER CONTENTS CA

CLAIMS 3390

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW 3390

CONTEMPT OF COURT 3391

COST 3391

COURTS 3391

CRIMINAL LAW 3392

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE 3393

CROSS EXAMINATION 3394

DAMAGES 3394

ELECTION PETITION 3395

EVIDENCE 3395

EXPERT'S OPINION 3397

FAIR HEARlNG 3397

FUNDAMENTAL RlGHTS 3397

IDENTIFICATION PARADE 3398

INJUNCTIONS 3398

INTERPRETATION OF STATUTES 3398

JUDGMENTS 3398

JUDICIAL PRECEDENTS 3399

JURISDICTION 3399

LAND USE ACT 3399

LOCUS STANDI 3400

MURDER 3400

ORDERS 3400

PARTIES 3401

PLEADINGS 3401

PRACTICE &PROCEDURE 3401

PROPERTY LAW 3402

RETRIAL 3402

STATUTES 3402

STEALING 3402

STAY OF EXECUTION 3403

STAY OF PROCEEDING 3404

SUPREME COURT 3404

WORDS & PHRASES 3404

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