ISSN 1117-0530

KINGS LAW REPORTS

(ALL SC / NOVEL CA)

COMPREHENSIVE INDEX TO

ALL SUPREME COURT 2002 DECISIONS

& SELECTED NOVEL

COURT OF APPEAL CASES

REPORTED IN (2002) VOLS. 1 - 12 KLR (PTS. 132 - 150)

{Published in 2014}

Dedicated to the King of kings

O. O. NOEL ESQ. Founder/Publisher

C. L. Onwuegbuna Esq. Chief Editor

TABLE OF CONTENTS

List of All SC 2002 Decisions Reported p. ii

List of Novel CA Cases Reported p. vi

Subject Matter Contents All SC Decisions p. vii

Subject Matter Contents Novel CA Cases p. x

Comprehensive Index To All SC 2002 Decisions p. 3471

Comprehensive Index To Novel CA Cases p. 3731

LIST OF ALL SC 2002 DECISIONS REPORTED

1. Abacha v. State (1) (2002) 3 KLR (pt. 135) 483

2. Abacha v. State (2) (2002) 7 KLR (pt. 143) 2029

3. Abdulsalami v. Salawu (2002) 6 KLR (pt. 141) 1675

4. Abiade v. Abina (2002) 1 KLR (pt. 132) 1

5. Abubakar v. Unipetrol Nig Plc (2002) 4 KLR (pt. 137) 951

6. Adaka v. Anekwe (2002) 6 KLR (pt. 141) 1691

7. Adeleke v. Asani (2002) 4 KLR (pt. 137) 973

8. Adeleke v. Raji (2002) 6 KLR (pt. 141) 1703

9. Adenle v. Olude (2002) 9-10 KLR (pt. 147) 2859

10. Adewunmi v. Attorney-General of Ekiti State (2002) 1 KLR (pt. 132) 39

11. African Continental Bank Plc v. Emostrade Ltd (2002) 4 KLR (pt. 137) 959

12. Agbeje v. Ajibola (2002) 1 KLR (pt. 132) 79

13. Ajukwara v. Izuoji (2002) 6 KLR (pt. 141) 1715

14. Akalaonu v. State (2002) 6 KLR (pt. 141) 1729

15. Akpan v. State (2002) 5 KLR (pt. 139) 1281

16. Akulaku v. Yongo (2002) 2 KLR (pt. 133) 137

17. Ani v. State (2002) 5 KLR (pt. 138) 1131

18. Anyah v. Imo Concorde Hotels Ltd (2002) 12 KLR (pt. 150) 3321

19. Anyanwu v. State (2002) 6 KLR (pt. 141) 1741

20. Arowolo v. Ifabiyi (2002) 2 KLR (pt. 133) 165

21. Asafa Foods Factory Ltd v. Alraine Nig. Ltd. (2002) 5 KLR (pt. 138) 1147

22. Attorney-General Abia State v. A-G Federation (2002) 7 KLR (pt. 146) 2539

23. Attorney-General of Anambra State v. Okeke (2002) 5 KLR (pt. 138) 1099

24. Attorney-General Ogun State v. A-G Federation (2002) 12 KLR (pt. 148) 3021

25. Attorney-General of Ondo State v. Attorney-General of the Federation & 35 Ors. (2002) 6 KLR (pt. 140) 1479

26. Attorney-General of the Federation v. Attorney-General of Abia State & 35 Ors. (2002) 4 KLR (pt. 136) 677

27. Auto Import Export v. Adebayo (2002) 12 KLR (pt. 150) 3353

28. Awara v. Alalibo (2002) 12 KLR (pt. 148) 3075

LIST OF ALL SC 2002 DECISIONS REPORTED

29. Awolaja v. Seatrade Groningen B.V. (2002) 2 KLR (pt. 133) 187

30. Bako v. Laniyan (2002) 7 KLR (pt. 143) 2145

31. Balogun v. A-G Ogun State (2002) 2 KLR (pt. 133) 203

32. Bank of Baroda v. Iyalabani Co Ltd (2002) 7 KLR (pt. 143) 2153

33. Bosah v. Oji (2002) 3 KLR (pt. 135) 513

34. Caribbean Trading & Fidelity Corporation v. Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (2002) 5 KLR (pt. 138) 1169

35. Central Bank of Nigeria v. Okojie (2002) 3 KLR (pt. 135) 537

36. Comptoir Commercial Ltd. v. Ogun State Water Corporation (2002) 7 KLR (pt. 146) 2717

37. Comptroller Nigerian Prisons Services, Ikoyi, Lagos v. Adekanye (1) (2002) 7 KLR (pt. 143) 2185

38. Comptroller Nigerian Prisons Services, Ikoyi, Lagos v. Adekanye (2) (2002) 7 KLR (pt. 143) 2213

39. Comptroller Nigerian Prisons Services, Ikoyi, Lagos v. Adekanye (3) (2002) 7 KLR (pt. 143) 2219

40. Egesimba v. Onuzuruike (2002) 9-10 KLR (pt. 147) 2877

41. Eghobamien v. Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (2002) 7 KLR (pt. 143) 2229

42. Emedo v. State (2002) 7 KLR (pt. 143) 2239

43. Ewuoso v. Fagbemi (2002) 7 KLR (pt. 146) 2737

44. Eze v. Okechukwu (2002) 12 KLR (pt. 150) 3377

45. Ezekude v. Odogwu (2002) 7 KLR (pt. 144) 2249

46. Ezeokonkwo v. Okeke (2002) 5 KLR (pt. 138) 1185

47. Fatoyinbo v. Osadeyi (2002) 5 KLR (pt. 138) 1211

48. Fawehinmi v. Inspector General of Police (2002) 5 KLR (pt. 138) 1123

49. Federal Government of Nigeria v. Zebra Energy Ltd (2002) 12 KLR (pt. 149) 3167

50. Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria v. Olloh (2002) 7 KLR (pt. 146) 2751

51. Haston Nig. Ltd. v. African Continental Bank Plc (2002) 7 KLR (pt. 144) 2257

52. Idakwo v. Ejiga (2002) 7 KLR (pt. 144) 2281

53. Igwe v. Kalu (2002) 2 KLR (pt. 133) 227

54. Igwe v. Kalu (2002) 7 KLR (pt. 144) 2293

55. Isibor v. State (2002) 2 KLR (pt. 133) 269

56. Isievwore v. NEPA (2002) 7 KLR (pt. 144) 2317

LIST OF ALL SC 2002 DECISIONS REPORTED

57. Jonason Triangles Ltd v. Charlesmoh & Partners Ltd (2002) 9-10 KLR (pt. 147) 3001

58. Josiah Cornelius Ltd v. Ezenwa (2002) 6 KLR (pt. 142) 1829

59. Kareem v. Federal Republic of Nigeria (2002) 7 KLR (pt. 146) 2763

60. Keyamo v. House of Assembly Lagos State (2002) 9-10 KLR (pt. 147) 3015

61. Lawson-Jack v. Shell Petroleum Development Company Nig. Ltd. (2002) 7 KLR (pt. 144) 2333

62. Layinka v. Makinde (2002) 5 KLR (pt. 139) 1297

63. M.V. Caroline Maersk v. Nokoy Investment Ltd (2002) 6 KLR (pt. 141) 1767

64. Maersk Line v. Addide Investment Ltd. (2002) 7 KLR (pt. 146) 2783

65. Maja v. Samouris (2002) 3 KLR (pt. 135) 547

66. Maskala v. Silli (2002) 6 KLR (pt. 142) 1845

67. Melwani v. Five Star Industries Ltd (2002) 1 KLR (pt. 132) 99

68. Mobil Producing Nig Unltd v. Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (2002) 12 KLR (pt. 149) 3223

69. Mohammed v. Klargester Nig. Ltd. (2002) 7 KLR (pt. 146) 2835

70. National Electric Power Authority v. Edegbero (2002) 12 KLR (pt. 150) 3399

71. Ndulue v. Igwalazi-Okwe (2002) 5 KLR (pt. 139) 1313

72. Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corp. v. Central Bank of Nigeria (2002) 7 KLR (pt. 146) 2697

73. Nigerian Air Force v. James (2002) 12 KLR (pt. 149) 3287

74. Nigerian Air Force v. Shekete (2002) 7 KLR (pt. 144) 2349

75. Nigerian Air Force v. Shekete (2002) 12 KLR (pt. 149) 3257

76. Nsirim v. Nsirim (2002) 2 KLR (pt. 134) 311

77. Nwachukwu v. State (2002) 7 KLR (pt. 144) 2361

78. Nwaeze v. Onuorah (2002) 7 KLR (pt. 146) 2533

79. Nwokedi v. Okugo (2002) 7 KLR (pt. 145) 2389

80. Nziwu v. Onuorah (2002) 2 KLR (pt. 134) 331

81. Obi v. Mbionwu (2002) 6 KLR (pt. 142) 1857

82. Obiakor v. State (2002) 6 KLR (pt. 142) 1881

83. Ogboh v. Federal Republic of Nigeria (2002) 4 KLR (pt. 137) 991

84. Okafor v. Ezenwa (2002) 7 KLR (pt. 145) 2397

85. Okekearu v. Tanko (2002) 9-10 KLR (pt. 147) 2929

LIST OF ALL SC 2002 DECISIONS REPORTED

86. Okhuarobo v. Aigbe (2002) 3 KLR (pt. 135) 573

87. Okoli v. Okoli (2002) 4 KLR (pt. 137) 1005

88. Olaiya v. Olaiya (2002) 5 KLR (pt. 139) 1339

89. Olokotintin v. Sarumi (2002) 7 KLR (pt. 145) 2417

90. Olumegbon v. Kareem (2002) 5 KLR (pt. 139) 1361

91. Onakoya v. Federal Republic of Nigeria (2002) 6 KLR (pt. 142) 1897

92. Onigbede v. Balogun (2002) 2 KLR (pt. 134) 337

93. Onwuchekwa v. Ezeogu (2002) 9-10 KLR (pt. 147) 2939

94. Onwuchekwa v. Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (2002) 2 KLR (pt. 134) 367

95. Onwuka v. Maduka (2002) 9-10 KLR (pt. 147) 2951

96. Onwunama v. Ezeokoli (2002) 2 KLR (pt. 134) 387

97. Onyeabuchi v. INEC (2002) 4 KLR (pt. 137) 1023

98. Onyeanusi v. Miscellaneous Offences Tribunal (2002) 5 KLR (pt. 139) 1371

99. Orianwo v. Okene (2002) 6 KLR (pt. 142) 1945

100. Orthopedic Hospital Mgt. Board v. Garba (2002) 7 KLR (pt. 145) 2425

101. Orugbo v. Rauna (2002) 9-10 KLR (pt. 147) 2963

102. Princent v. State (2002) 12 KLR (pt. 150) 3417

103. Registered Trustees of Diocese of Aba v. Nkume (2002) 1 KLR (pt. 132) 125

104. Sabru Motors Nig Ltd v. Rajab Enterprises Nig Ltd (2002) 4 KLR (pt. 137) 1043

105. Saliba v. Yassin (2002) 2 KLR (pt. 134) 401

106. Shanu v. AfriBank Nig Plc (2002) 6 KLR (pt. 142) 1977

107. Sofolahan v. Fowler (2002) 3 KLR (pt. 135) 617

108. Texaco Overseas Petroleum Co. Unltd. v. Pedmar Nig Ltd (1) (2002) 7 KLR (pt. 145) 2449

109. Texaco Overseas Petroleum Co. Unltd. v. Pedmar Nig Ltd (2) (2002) 7 KLR (pt. 145) 2465

110. Texaco Panama Inc. v. Shell Petroleum Development Corporation (2002) 2 KLR (pt. 134) 419

111. The Vessel "Leona II" v. First Fuels Ltd (2002) 12 KLR (pt. 150) 3443

112. Thor Ltd v. First City Merchant Bank Ltd (2002) 2 KLR (pt. 134) 447

LIST OF ALL SC 2002 DECISIONS REPORTED

113. Tsokwa Oil Marketing Co. Nig. Ltd v. Bank of North Ltd (2002) 5 KLR (pt. 139) 1395

114. Udeagu v. Nnadi (2002) 12 KLR (pt. 148) 3135

115. Ugochukwu v. Unipetrol Nig Plc (2002) 3 KLR (pt. 135) 631

116. Uguru v. State (2002) 4 KLR (pt. 137) 1065

117. Uka v. Irolo (2002) 7 KLR (pt. 145) 2483

118. Uzokwe v. Densy Industries Nig. Ltd. (2002) 7 KLR (pt. 146) 2517

119. West African Breweries Ltd v. Savannah Ventures Ltd (2002) 5 KLR (pt. 139) 1447

120. Yahaya v. State (2002) 2 KLR (pt. 134) 467

LIST OF SELECTED NOVEL COURT OF APPEAL CASES

1. Abdulkadiri v. Ali (2002) 12 KLR (pt. 148) 3157 CA

2. African Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Ezelue (2002) 4 KLR (pt. 137) 1085 CA

3. Akwa v. COP (2002) 2 KLR (pt. 133) 287 CA

4. Alao v. Nigerian Industrial Development Bank (2002) 5 KLR (pt. 138) 1267 CA

5. Ita v. Ekpenyong (2002) 6 KLR (pt. 141) 1795 CA

6. Okoye v. African Continental Bank Ltd (2002) 6 KLR (pt. 142) 2021 CA

7. Terab v. Lawan (2002) 3 KLR (pt. 135) 645 CA

SUBJECT MATTER CONTENTS

ALL SUPREME COURT 2002 DECISIONS

ACCIDENTS ......................................3471

ACTIONS .............................................................. 3471

ADJOURNMENTS ...................................... 3483

ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES ............................. 3483

ADMINISTRATIVE LAW .................................................. 3483

ADMIRALTY ............................................. 3484

AFFIDAVITS ................................................................ 3486

AGENCY .......................................... 3487

AGREEMENTS ................................................... 3488

ALIBI ............................................................................... 3488

APPEALS .................................................... 3489

ARBITRATION .................................................................... 3509

ARMED ROBBERY ............................. 3509

BAIL ........................................................................... 3509

BANKING ....................................................... 3510

BILLS OF LADING ................................................... 3511

CARRIAGE OF GOODS BY SEA ....................................... 3511

CASE LAW ........................................................ 3513

CHARGES ........................................................................ 3513

CHIEFTAINCY MATTERS ........................................ 3515

COMMERCIAL LAW ..................................... 3516

COMPANY LAW ............................................................... 3516

CONFLICT OF LAWS ............................................ 3517

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW ................................................. 3517

CONTEMPT OF COURT ........................... 3522

CONTRACTS ........................................................... 3523

CONVEYANCING ....................................... 3526

CONVICTION ................................... 3527

COURT MARTIAL .................................................. 3529

COURT PROCESSES ..................................................... 3530

COURTS ............................................................ 3532

CRIME ............................................................................. 3562

CRIMINAL LAW ..................................................... 3563

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ............................................... 3564

CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS ................................ 3574

CROSS EXAMINATION ............................................... 3575

SUBJECT MATTER CONTENTS ALL SC

CUSTOMARY LAW ............................................. 3575

DAMAGES ....................................................................... 3576

DOCUMENTS ................................................................ 3579

ELECTIONS ................................................... 3583

EQUITY ........................................................................ 3584

ESTOPPEL ........................................... 3585

EVIDENCE ......................................................... 3586

FAIR HEARING ............................................................... 3616

FAMILY LAW ...................................................... 3618

FRAUD .............................................. 3618

GOVERNMENT ....................................................... 3619

INFANTS ................................................ 3619

INJUNCTIONS .................................................... 3620

INTERESTS ..................................................................... 3621

INTERLOCUTORY APPLICATIONS .............. 3621

INTERNATIONAL LAW .......................................... 3622

ISLAMIC LAW .................................................................. 3622

JUDGMENTS .............................................. 3622

JUDICIAL NOTICE ............................................................ 3630

JUDICIAL PRECEDENTS ..................................... 3630

JURISDICTION ................................................................ 3634

JUSTICE .............................................................. 3640

LAND LAW ...................................................................... 3644

LAND REGISTRATION ................................ 3655

LEASES .................................................................. 3655

LEGAL DRAFTING .................................. 3655

LEGAL PRACTITIONERS ................................................... 3656

LEGISLATION .................................................. 3656

LEGISLATURE ................................................................. 3658

LOCUS IN QUO ................................................... 3658

LOCUS STANDI ............................................................... 3659

MANDAMUS ................................................ 3659

MARITIME LAW .......................................................... 3659

MASTER & SERVANT ......................................... 3660

MORTGAGES .......................................... 3661

MOTIONS ....................................................................... 3661

MURDER ............................................................. 3662

SUBJECT MATTER CONTENTS ALL SC

NATURAL RESOURCES ........................... 3664

NEGLIGENCE ........................................................... 3665

NO CASE SUBMISSION .............................................. 3665

OBJECTIONS ............................................ 3666

ORDERS OF COURT ...................................................... 3668

PARTIES ................................................................ 3673

PATENTS & DESIGNS ..................................................... 3687

PENSIONS ............................................. 3688

PETROLEUM LAW ............................................. 3688

PLEADINGS ..................................................................... 3688

POLICE ...................................................... 3694

POWER OF ATTORNEY .................................................... 3695

PRACTICE & PROCEDURE ........................... 3695

PROPERTY LAW ............................................................... 3702

RES JUDICATA .......................................... 3703

RULES OF COURT .......................................................... 3704

SALE OF GOODS ........................................... 3706

SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE ...........................................3707

STATUTES ........................................ 3707

STAY OF EXECUTION .................................................... 3715

STAY OF PROCEEDINGS ......................... 3715

SUPREME COURT ............................................... 3715

SURVEY PLAN ................................... 3721

TAXATION ...................................................... 3721

TECHNICALITIES ............................................................ 3721

TORTS ................................................................. 3722

TRADEMARKS ................................. 3723

TRESPASS ........................................................................ 3724

TRIBUNALS ............................................. 3725

TRUST ................................................................. 3725

WAIVER ............................................ 3725

WORDS & PHRASES .......................................... 3726

WRIT OF SUMMONS ..................................................... 3729

SUBJECT MATTER CONTENTS NOVEL COURT

OF APPEAL CASES

ACTIONS .......................................................................... 3731

AFFIDAVITS .......................................................... 3731

APPEALS ...................................................................... 3732

COMPANY LAW .............................................. 3733

CONTRACTS ........................................................... 3733

CONVICTION .............................................. 3734

COURTS ................................................................ 3734

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ............................................... 3735

CROSS EXAMINATION .......................................... 3735

DAMAGES ............................................... 3735

DOCUMENTS ........................................................ 3736

ELECTIONS ................................. 3736

EQUITY ............................................................. 3737

EVIDENCE ....................................................................... 3737

FAIR HEARING ..................................... 3739

INJUNCTION ....................................................... 3739

JUDGMENTS ............................................ 3739

JUDICIAL PRECEDENTS ................................................... 3740

JUSTICE .............................................. 3740

LAND LAW ................................................................. 3740

LANDLORD & TENANT ................................ 3740

MASTER & SERVANT ......................... 3741

NO CASE SUBMISSION ........................................... 3741

ORDERS OF COURT ..................................... 3741

PARTIES ....................................................................... 3742

PLEADINGS ........................................... 3743

PRACTICE & PROCEDURE ............................................. 3743

RULES OF COURT .......................................... 3743

SIGNATURE ......................................... 3743

STATUTES ................................................................... 3744

STAY OF EXECUTION ..................................... 3744

SUPREME COURT ............................. 3744

TRESPASS ......................................................................... 3744

UNDEFENDED SUITS ......................................... 3745

WORDS & PHRASES ........................................................ 3745