ISSN 1117-0530

KINGS LAW REPORTS

(ALL SC / NOVEL CA)

COMPREHENSIVE INDEX TO

ALL SUPREME COURT 2000 DECISIONS

& SELECTED NOVEL

COURT OF APPEAL CASES

REPORTED IN (2000) VOLS. 1 - 12 KLR (PTS. 94 - 112)

Dedicated to the King of kings

O. O. NOEL ESQ. Chief Editor

LIST OF ALL SC 2000 DECISIONS REPORTED

A Savoia Ltd v. Sonubi (2000) 7 KLR (Pt109) 2827

Abacha v. Fawehinmi (2000) 4 KLR (pt 100) 857

Aderounmu v. Olowu (2000) 2 KLR (pt 96) 337

Adesanoye v. Adewole (2000) 5 KLR (pt 103) 1441

Adesanya v. Aderonmu (2000) 6 KLR (pt 107) 2367

Adiov. Attorney-General of Oyo State (2000) 5 KLR (pt 104) 1635

Adisa v. Oyinwola (2000) 6 KLR (pt 106) 1915

African Insurance Development Corporation v. Nigeria LGN Limited (2000) 2 KLR (pt97) 469

AfrotecTechnical Services (Nig.) Ltd v. Mia & Sons Ltd (2000) 12 KLR (Pt112) 3259

Agbanelo v. Union Bank of Nigeria Ltd. (2000) 4 KLR (pt 102) 1261

Aigbadion v. The State (2000)4 KLR(Pt 102) 1299

Akindipe v. Commissioner of Police Lagos State (2000) 5 KLR (pt 103) 1523

Akinmoju v. The State (2000) 4KLR (pt 99) 809

Akinterinwa v. Oladunjoye (2000) 4 KLR (pt 99) 753

Akpunonu v. BeakartOverseas (2000) 7 KLR (pt 109) 2717

Akuneziriv. Okenwa (2000) 12 KLR (Pt 112) 3331

Alao v. African ContinentalBankLimited (2000) 6 KLR (pt 105) 1803

AlIi v. Alesinloye (2000) 4 KLR (pt 10 I) 1111

Alsthom S. Av. Saraki (2000) 4 KLR (pt 102) 1395

AIsthomS.A v. Saraki (2000) 11 KLR (Pt 1 10) 2919

Amadi v. Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (2000) 6 KLR (Pt 106) 2085

Anyaegbunam v. Osaka (2000) 3 KLR (pt 98) 591

Anyanwuv. Iwuchukwu (2000) 12 KLR (pt 110) 2967

Arakav. Ejeagwu (2000) 12 KLR (pt 111) 3161

Attomey-General of the Federation v. ALC. Limited (2000) 6 KLR (pt 105) 1777

Awoniyi v. Registered Trustees of the Rosicrucian Order, Amorc (2000) 6 KLR (pt 105) 1879

Ayorinde v.Oni (2000) 2 KLR (pt 95) 217

Babatunde v. Olatunji (2000) 2 KLR (pt 96) 361

Biocon Agrochemicals (Nig.) Ltd v. Kudu Holding (Pty) Ltd (2000) 12 KLR (Pt 112) 3231

Brawal Shipping (Nigeria) Ltd v. El. Onwadike Co. Ltd (2000) 6 KLR (pt 107) 2417

Chikere v. Okegbe (2000) 7 KLR (pt 108) 2597

Cotia Coffimercio Exportacao E Importacao S. A v. Sanusi Brothers (Nigeria) Ltd (2000) 6 KLR (Pt 107) 2395

Dantata v. Mohammed (2000) 5 KLR (pt 103) 1559

Dejonwo v. Dejonwo (2000) 3 KLR (pt 98) 611

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LIST OF ALL SC 2000 DECISIONS REPORTED

Dikev. Aduba (2000) 2 KLR (pt 95) 203

Durwode v. State (2000) 12 KLR (pt 111) 3079

Dyktrade Ltd v. Omnia Ltd (2000) 7 KLR (pt 108) 2511

Ebbav. Ogodo (2000) 6 KLR (pt 106) 2025

Echi v. Nnamani (2000) 5KLR (pt 104) 1685

Ehidimhen v. Musa (2000) 4 KLR (pt 102) 1323

Elemav. Akenzua (2000) 6 KLR (pt 107) 2345

Emeagwara v. Star Printing & Publishing Company Limited (2000) 5 KLR (Pt 104) 1711

Eyisi v. State (2000) 12 KLR (Pt 111) 3107

Eze v. Atasie (2000) 6 KLR (pt 107) 230 1

Fayehun v. Fadoju (2000) 4 KLR (pt 99) 789

Franchal Nigeria Limited v. Nigeria Arab Bank Limited (2000) 6 KLR (pt 105) 1849

FSB International Bank Ltd v. Imano Nigeria Ltd (2000) 7 KLR (pt 109) 2767

Galadima v. Tambai (2000) 6 KLR (pt. 106) 2163

Garbav. The State (2000) 4 KLR (pt 100) 1035

lbrahimv. Aliyu (2000) 7 KLR (pt 108) 2529

Idowu v. The State (2000) 7KLR(pt 108) 2449

Ifabiyi v. Adeniyi (2000) 5 KLR (Pt 103) 1505

lfcanyi Chukwu (Osondu) Co. Ltd v. Soleh Boneh Nig. Ltd (2000) 3 KLR (Pt 98) 647

Igbi v. The State (2000) 2 KLR (pt 97) 485

Ihuebeka v. The State (2000) 4 KLR (pt 102) 1357

lIoabuchi v. Ebigbo (2000) 4 KLR (Pt 101) 1205

lordye v. Ihyambe (2000) 12 KLR (pt 111) 3069

Itauma v. Akpe-Ime (2000) 7 KLR (Pt 109) 2797

Ito v. Ekpe (2000) 2 KLR (pt 95) 249

Iweka v. S.C.O.A. Nig.Ltd (2000) 3 KLR (pt 98) 619

Jeric Nigeria Ltd v. Union Bank of Nigeria Plc (2000) 12 KLR (Pt.112) 3205

Jiddun v. Abuna (2000) 10 KLR (pt 110) 2879

Khalil & DibboTransport Ltd v. Odumade (2000) 7 KLR (pt 109) 2729

Magaji v. Matari (2000) 5 KLR (pt 103) 1539

Makinde v. Akinwale (2000) 1 KLR (pt 94) 151

Messrs. Nv Scheep v. The Mv "S.Araz" (2000) 12 KLR (pt 110) 2979

Mobil Oil (Nigeria) Plc v. IAL 36 INC. (2000) 4 KLR (pt 100) 999

Momah v. Vab Petroleum Inc. (2000) 2 KLR (Pt 97) 543

Ngene v. lgbo (2000) 2 KLR (pt 96) 409

Obasuyi v. Business Ventures Limited (2000) 4 KLR (pt 101) 1173

Odedeyi v. Odedeyi (2000) 2 KLR (pt 96) 401

Oduntan v. Akibu (2000) 7 KLR (pt 108) 2553

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LIST OF ALL SC 2000 DECISIONS REPORTED

Oforlete v. State (2000) 7 KLR (pt 109) 2845

Okechukwu v. Onuorah (2000) 12 KLR (pt 110) 2939

Okulate v. Awosanya (2000) 1 KLR (pt 94) 119

Olohunde v. Adeyoju (2000) 6 KLR (pt 107) 2255

Olorunfemi v. Asho (2000) 1 KLR (pt 94) 45

Omo v. Judicial Service Committee of DeIta State (2000) 7 KLR (pt 108) 2623

Oshatoba v. Olujitan (2000) 2 KLR (pt 96) 379

Oshodi v. Eyifunmi (2000) 7 KLR (pt 109) 2651

Owodunni v. Registered Trustees of Celestial Church of Christ (2000) 6 KLR (pt 107) 2187

Oyekanmi v. NEPA(2000) 12KLR (pt 111) 3037

Pam Gwom v. Pam Gwom (2000) 1 KLR (pt 94) 1

Pan Bisbilder (Nig.) Ltd v. First Bank of (Nig.) Ltd (2000) 1 KLR (pt 94) 21

Pavex International Company Nigeria Ltd v. International Bank For West Africa Ltd. (2000) 4 KLR (pt 101) 1049

Psychiatric Hospital Management Board v. Ejitagha (2000) 6 KLR (pt 107) 2323

Sagay v. Sajere (2000) 4 KLR (Pt 99) 733

Salami v. Mohammed (2000) 6 KLR (pt 106) 2073

Sha v.Kwan (2000) 5 KLR (pt 104) 1601

Shanu v. Afribank (2000) 10 KLR (pt 110) 2901

The Registered Trustees of the Living Christ Mission v. Aduba (2000) 2 KLR (Pt 95) 191

The State v. Ajie (2000) 7 KLR (pt 109) 2747

Tunbi v. Opawole (2000) 1 KLR (pt 94) 69

Ubanatu v. Commissioner of Police (2000) 1 KLR (pt 94) 87

University Press Ltd v. 1. K. Martins Nig. Ltd (2000) 2 KLR (pt 97) 519

Wema Bank Nig. v. Odulaja (2000) 3 KLR (pt 98) 697

Wilson v. Oshin (2000) 6 KLR (pt 106) 2129

LIST OF SELECTED NOVEL COURT OF APPEAL CASES

Achike v.Osakwe (2000) 2 KLR (pt 97) 573 CA

Arinze v. First Bank of Nigeria Ltd (2000) 2 KLR (pt 96) 433 CA

Comptroller of Nigerian Prisons v. Adekanye (2000) 5 KLR (pt 104) 1747 CA

Cooperative and Commerce Bank v. Onyekwelu (2000) 4 KLR (pt 10 1) 1247 CA

Diogu v. Commissioner of Police (2000) 1 KLR (pt 94) 175 CA

Jolayemi v. Obaoye (2000) 2 KLR (pt 95) 281 CA

Enugwu v. Okefi (2000) 3 KLR (pt 98) 707 CA

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LIST OF SELECTED NOVEL CA DECISIONS REPORTED

Ezenwa v. Ekong (2000) 2 KLR (Pt 95) 313 CA

Kabo Air Ltd. v. Oladipo (2000) 4 KLR (pt 102) 1413 CA

National Electric Power Authority v. Obiese (2000) 4 KLR (pt 99) 839 CA

SUBJECT MATTER CONTENTS

ALL SUPREME COURT CASES

ACCIDENTS..........................................................................3369

ACTIONS .................................................3369

ADMINlSTRATION OF ESTATES 3380

ADMINlSTRATIVE LAW ................3380

ADMIRALTY .........................................3380

AFFIDAVITS ...............................................................3381

AGENCY ............................................3381

AGREEMENTS .......................................3382

ALIBI ................................. 3382

APPEALS ....................................................3382

ARBITRATION .............................................3399

ARMED ROBBERY ........................................3401

AUCTION SALES ............................................3401

BANKING ............................3401

CARRIAGE OF GOODS ...........................3402

CHIEFTAINCY MATTERS ...........................3403

CLAIMS ..........................................3405

COMPANY LAW .........................3406

CONFLICT OF LAWS ........................3406

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW ........3406

CONTRACTS ...............3409

CONVICTIONS ....................................3413

COURT PROCESSES ..................3414

COURTS .............. 3415

CRIMINAL LAW ...................................3428

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ..................3430

CROSS EXAMINATION 3434

CUSTOMARY LAW ...............3434

DAMAGES ..............3436

DEFAMATION ...............................3437

DEMURRER 3438

DOCUMENTS 3440

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SUBJECT MATTER CONTENTS SC

ELECTIONS 3441

EQUITY 3441

ESTOPPEL 3442

EVIDENCE 3444

FAlR HEARING 3461

FAMlLY LAW 3461

FORFEITURE 3462

FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS 3462

IDENTIFICATION PARADE 3463

ILLITERATES JURAT 3463

INJUNCTIONS 3463

INSURANCE 3464

INTERLOCUTORY APPLICATIONS 3464

INTERWCUTORY MATTERS 3465

INTERNATIONAL LAW 3465

INTERPRETATION OF STA TUTES 3466

ISLAMIC LAW 3468

JUDGMENTS 3468

JUDICIALPRECEDENTS 3483

JUDICIAL REVIEW 3484

JURISDICTION 3484

JURISPRUDENCE 3489

JUSTICE 3489

LANDLAW 3489

LANDUSEACT 3500

LANDLORD&TENANT 3501

LEASES 3501

LEGALPERSONALITY 3502

LEGAL PRACTITIONERS 3502

LEGISLATION 3503

LlBEL 3503

LIMITATION OF ACTIONS 3503

LOCUS STANDI... 3504

MANSLAUGHTER 3505

MASTER & SERVANT 3506

MAXIMS : 3506

MOTIONS 3506

MURDER 3507

NATURAL JUSTICE 3508

NEGLIGENCE 3509

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SUBJECT MATTER CONTENTS SC

NO CASE SUBMlSSION 3510

ORDERS 3510

PARTIES 3511

PLEADINGS 3514

POWER OF ATTORNEY 3517

PRACTICE & PROCEDURE 3517

PROPERTY LAW 3526

RETRIAL 3526

RULE OF LA W 3526

RULES OF COURT 3527

SALE OF GOODS 3528

SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE 3528

STATUTES 3529

STAY OF EXECUTION 3532

STAY OF PROCEEDINGS 3534

SUCCESSION 3534

SUMMARY JUDGMENTS 3534

SUPREME COURT 3535

THREAT TO KILL 3538

TORTS 3538

TRADEMARKS 3540

TRESPASS 3541

TRUSTS 3542

WORDS & PHRASES 3543

WRIT OF SUMMONS 3545

NOVEL COURT OF APPEAL CASES

ACTIONS 3545

ADMINISTRATIVE LAW 3546

AGENCY 35

APPEALS 3546

AVIATION LAW 3547

BAlL 3547

CARRIAGE BY AIR 3548

CHIEFTAINCY MATTERS 3548

SUBJECT MATTER CONTENTS CA

CLAIMS 3548

COMPANY LAW 3548

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SUBJECT MATTER CONTENTS CA

CONFLICT OF LAWS 3549

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW 3549

CONTRACTS 3549

COURTS 3550

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE 3551

CROSS EXAMINATION 3552

CUSTOMARY LAW 3552

DAMAGES 3552

DOCUMENTS 3552

EVIDENCE 3553

FAIRHEARING 3554

INTERPRETATION OF STATUTES 3554

JUDICIAL PRECEDENTS 3554

JURISDICTION 3554

JUSTICE 3556

LAND LAW 3556

LAND USE ACT 3556

LEGAL PRACTITIONERS 3556

LEGISLATION 3557

LIMITATION OF ACTIONS 3557

MASTER & SERVANT 3557

MAXIMS 3558

MURDER 3558

NEGLIGENCE 3558

NOTICE TO PRODUCE 3559

PARTIES 3559

PLEADINGS 3559

PRACTICE&PROCEDURE 3560

PROPERTY LAW 3560

REPLY 3561

RULES OF COURT 3561

SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE 3561

STATUTES 3561

STAY OF PROCEEDINGS 3562

TORTS 3562

WAIVER 3562

WORDS & PHRASE 3563

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