ISSN 1117-0530

KINGS LAW REPORTS

(ALL SC / NOVEL CA)

COMPREHENSIVE INDEX TO

ALL SUPREME COURT 2003 DECISIONS

& SELECTED NOVEL

COURT OF APPEAL CASES

REPORTED IN (2003) VOLS. 1 - 12 KLR (PTS. 151 - 169)

{Published in 2015}

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 2003 Decisions Reported p. ii

List of Novel CA Cases Reported p. v

Subject Matter Contents All SC Decisions p. vi

Subject Matter Contents Novel CA Cases p. ix

Comprehensive Index To All SC 2003 Decisions p. 2943

Comprehensive Index To Novel CA Cases p. 3161

LIST OF ALL SC 2003 DECISIONS REPORTED

1. Abalogu v. Shell Petroleum Development Co. Nig. Ltd. (2003) 6 KLR (pt. 164) 1837

2. Abudu v. Eguakun (2003) 7 KLR (pt. 165) 2065

3. Adake v. Akun (2003) 7 KLR (pt. 165) 2073

4. Adewole v. Dada (2003) 1 KLR (pt. 151) 83

5. Afolabi v. Governor Osun State (2003) 7 KLR (pt. 165) 2083

6. African Continental Bank Ltd v. Ihekwoaba (2003) 6 KLR (pt. 163) 1615

7. African Reinsurance Corp. v. JDP Construction Ltd. (2003) 2 KLR (pt. 155) 675

8. Afro-Continental Nig. Ltd. v. Co-Operative Association (2003) 1 KLR (pt. 151) 69

9. A-G Abia State v. A-G Federation (2003) 1 KLR (pt. 151) 1

10. A-G Ekiti State v. Daramola (2003) 5 KLR (pt. 161) 1373

11. A-G Federation v. All Nigeria Peoples Party (2003) 12 KLR (pt. 169) 2825

12. A-G Lagos State v. A-G Federation (2003) 6 KLR (pt. 163) 1637

13. Akanbi v. Salawu (2003) 6 KLR (pt. 164) 1865

14. Akibu v. Azeez (2003) 1 KLR (pt. 151) 93

15. Amoo v. Alabi (2003) 7 KLR (pt. 165) 2095

16. Amusa v. State (2003) 1 KLR (pt. 152) 247

17. Araka v. Egbue (2003) 7 KLR (pt. 165) 2111

18. Arjay Ltd. v. Airline Mgt. Support Ltd. (2003) 2-3 KLR (pt. 156) 799

19. Auta v. Ibe (2003) 7 KLR (pt. 165) 2131

20. Awuse v. Odili (2003) 11 KLR (pt. 167) 2427

21. Ayman Enterprises Ltd v. Akuma Industries Ltd (2003) 6 KLR (pt. 164) 1881

22. Briggs v. Bob-Manuel (2003) 1 KLR (pt. 151) 117

23. Bua v. Dauda (2003) 6 KLR (pt. 163) 1807

24. Buhari v. Obasanjo (No. 1) (2003) 11 KLR (pt. 167) 2453

25. Buhari v. Obasanjo (No. 2) (2003) 11 KLR (pt. 167) 2495

26. Buhari v. Yusuf (2003) 6 KLR (pt. 164) 1903

27. C&C Construction Co. Ltd v. Okhai (2003) 12 KLR (pt. 168) 2639

28. Cappa & D'Alberto Ltd v. Akintilo (2003) 4 KLR (pt. 157) 895

29. Dalhatu v. Turaki (2003) 7 KLR (pt. 165) 2151

LIST OF ALL SC 2003 DECISIONS REPORTED

30. Dantsoho v. Mohammed (2003) 2 KLR (pt. 155) 695

31. Edem v. Orpheo Nigeria Ltd. (2003) 7 KLR (pt. 165) 2179

32. Eimskip Ltd. v. Exquisite Ind. Nig. Ltd. (2003) 1 KLR (pt. 151) 133

33. Ejeka v. State (2003) 4 KLR (pt. 157) 915

34. Ejilemele v. Opara (2003) 5 KLR (pt. 160) 1245

35. Emuze v. V-C University of Benin (2003) 5 KLR (pt. 161) 1423

36. Erhunmwunse v. Ehanire (2003) 5 KLR (pt. 161) 1439

37. Ewete v. Gyang (2003) 2-3 KLR (pt. 156) 869

38. Ezekwesili v. Agbapuonwu (2003) 4 KLR (pt. 158) 1025

39. Famfa Oil Limited v. A-G Federation (2003) 9-10 KLR (pt. 166) 2335

40. Fasade v. Babalola (2003) 4 KLR (pt. 158) 1065

41. Fawehinmi v. Babangida (2003) 1 KLR (pt. 152) 259

42. Federal Republic of Nigeria v. Ifegwu (2003) 5 KLR (pt. 160) 1265

43. First African Trust Bank Ltd v. Partnership Inv. Co. Ltd (2003) 12 KLR (pt. 168) 2665

44. Gaji v. Paye (2003) 5 KLR (pt. 162) 1497

45. Gowon v. Ike-Okongwu (2003) 1 KLR (pt. 152) 317

46. Hirnor v. Yongo (2003) 4 KLR (pt. 157) 929

47. Idoniboye-Obu v. NNPC (2003) 1 KLR (pt. 152) 327

48. Ilona v. Idakwo (2003) 5 KLR (pt. 162) 1521

49. INEC v. Musa (2003) 1 KLR (pt. 152) 369

50. Iragunima v. Rivers State Housing Authority (2003) 5 KLR (pt. 161) 1457

51. Iso v. Eno (2003) 7 KLR (pt. 165) 2197

52. Iwuoha v. Nigerian Postal Services Ltd. (2003) 4 KLR (pt. 159) 1131

53. Jatau v. Ahmed (2003) 1 KLR (pt. 153) 447

54. Jessica Trading Co. Ltd v. Bendel Insurance Co. Ltd (2003) 12 KLR (pt. 169) 2855

55. Joe Golday Ltd. v. Co-operative Development Bank Plc (2003) 2 KLR (pt. 154) 543

56. Lakanmi v. Adene (2003) 4 KLR (pt. 159) 1161

57. Lebile v. Regd. Trustees Cherubim & Seraphim (2003) 1 KLR (pt. 153) 459

58. M.V. Lupex v. Nig. Overseas Chartering & Shipping Ltd. (2003) 6 KLR (pt. 164) 1967

59. Macaulay v. Raiffeisen Zentral Bank of Austria (2003) 12 KLR (pt.

LIST OF ALL SC 2003 DECISIONS REPORTED

168) 2701

60. Mobil Producing Nig. Unltd v. Monokpo (2003) 12 KLR (pt. 168) 2717

61. Morenikeji v. Adegbosin (2003) 4 KLR (pt. 159) 1179

62. Mosojo v. Oyetayo (2003) 5 KLR (pt. 162) 1551

63. Nangibo v. Okafor (2003) 6 KLR (pt. 164) 1983

64. Nigerian Air Force v. Obiosa (2003) 1 KLR (pt. 153) 479

65. Nuhu v. Ogele (2003) 12 KLR (pt. 169) 2877

66. Nwaoboshi v. Military Administrator Delta State (2003) 5 KLR (pt. 160) 1343

67. Oforkire v. Maduike (2003) 1 KLR (pt. 151) 159

68. Ogbogu v. Ugwuegbu (2003) 4 KLR (pt. 159) 1219

69. Ogolo v. Fubara (2003) 5 KLR (pt. 162) 1561

70. Ogolo v. Ogolo (2003) 12 KLR (pt. 168) 2787

71. Ohwovoriole v. FRN (2003) 1 KLR (pt. 153) 515

72. Okeahialam v. Nwamara (2003) 7 KLR (pt. 165) 2207

73. Okeke v. State (2003) 2 KLR (pt. 154) 571

74. Okereke v. Nwankwo (2003) 4 KLR (pt. 158) 1083

75. Okochi v. Animkwoi (2003) 2 KLR (pt. 154) 633

76. Okoebor v. Police Council (2003) 5 KLR (pt. 161) 1467

77. Okonkwo v. Cooperative & Commerce Bank Plc (2003) 2 KLR (pt. 155) 719

78. Okpala v. Okpu (2003) 1 KLR (pt. 151) 171

79. Osolu v. Osolu (2003) 6 KLR (pt. 164) 2017

80. Owhonda v. Chukwuemeka (2003) 9-10 KLR (pt. 166) 2309

81. Owoniboys Tech. Serv. Ltd. v. Union Bank of Nig. Ltd. (2003) 7 KLR (pt. 165) 2221

82. Owoyemi v. Adekoya (2003) 12 KLR (pt. 169) 2899

83. Planwell Watershed Ltd. v. Ogala (2003) 12 KLR (pt. 168) 2815

84. Salubi v. Nwariaku (2003) 2 KLR (pt. 154) 657

85. Sanni v. Ademiluyi (2003) 1 KLR (pt. 151) 199

86. Shell Petroleum Development Co. Ltd. v. Nwaka (2003) 1 KLR (pt. 151) 221

87. Societe Generale Bank Ltd. v. Adewunmi (2003) 4 KLR (pt. 157) 949

88. State v. Oladimeji (2003) 7 KLR (pt. 165) 2257

89. State v. Olatunji (2003) 2 KLR (pt. 155) 777

90. Thompson v. Arowolo (2003) 4 KLR (pt. 157) 965

LIST OF ALL SC 2003 DECISIONS REPORTED

91. Trade Bank Plc. v. Baniluk Nig. Ltd. (2003) 5 KLR (pt. 162) 1603

92. Ubani v. State (2003) 12 KLR (pt. 169) 2925

93. Udegbunam v. Federal Capital Dev. Authority (2003) 5 KLR (pt. 160) 1359

94. Udengwu v. Uzuegbu (2003) 7 KLR (pt. 165) 2273

95. Ufomba v. Ahuchaogu (2003) 4 KLR (pt. 158) 1103

96. Umoru v. Zibiri (2003) 6 KLR (pt. 164) 2045

97. Unibiz Ltd v. Commercial Bank Credit Lyonnais Ltd (2003) 2-3 KLR (pt. 156) 845

98. Usman v. Garke (2003) 7 KLR (pt. 165) 2287

99. Yusuf v. Obasanjo (2003) 9-10 KLR (pt. 166) 2355

LIST OF SELECTED NOVEL COURT OF APPEAL CASES

1. Babatunde v. Model Industries Nig. Ltd. (2003) 9-10 KLR (pt. 166) 2413 CA

2. Daggash v. Bulama (2003) 11 KLR (pt. 167) 2537 CA

3. Nwuche v. Ebeku (2003) 11 KLR (pt. 167) 2625 CA

SUBJECT MATTER CONTENTS

ALL SUPREME COURT 2003 DECISIONS

ACCIDENTS ...................................... 2943

ACTIONS .............................................................. 2944

ADJOURNMENTS ...................................... 2952

ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES ............................. 2953

ADMINISTRATIVE LAW .................................................... 2953

ADMIRALTY ............................................. 2955

AFFIDAVITS ................................................................ 2955

AGENCY .......................................... 2956

AGREEMENTS ................................................... 2956

APPEALS .................................................................... 2957

ARBITRATION .................................................................... 2973

ARMED FORCES ............................. 2974

AUCTION SALES .............................................................. 2975

BANKING ....................................................... 2975

CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY .............................. 2976

CERTIORARI ........................................... 2976

CHARGES ........................................................................ 2977

CHIEFTAINCY MATTERS ........................................ 2978

COMPANY LAW ............................................................... 2980

CONFLICT OF LAWS ............................................ 2981

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW ................................................. 2982

CONTEMPT OF COURT ........................... 2988

CONTRACTS ........................................................... 2988

CONVEYANCING ....................................... 2992

CONVICTION ................................... 2992

COURT MARTIAL .................................................. 2993

COURT PROCESSES ..................................................... 2993

COURTS ............................................................ 2995

CRIME ............................................................................. 3020

CRIMINAL LAW ..................................................... 3020

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ............................................... 3021

CROSS EXAMINATION .................................. 3024

CUSTOMARY LAW ........................... 3024

CUSTOMARY RIGHT OF OCCUPANCY ................ 3027

DAMAGES ....................................................................... 3027

SUBJECT MATTER CONTENTS ALL SC

DEEDS ................................................................ 3029

DEFAMATION .............................................................. 3029

DOCUMENTS .................................................. 3029

ELECTION PETITIONS .................. 3031

ELECTIONS ........................................................ 3033

EQUITY ............................................................................ 3034

ESTOPPEL ........................................... 3036

EVIDENCE ......................................................... 3037

EXPERT OPINION ............................... 3057

FAIR HEARING ............................................................... 3057

FAMILY LAW ...................................................... 3058

FRAUD .............................................. 3059

FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS ................................... 3060

GOVERNMENT ............................................................... 3061

INJUNCTIONS .................................................... 3062

INSURANCE ..................................................................... 3062

INTERLOCUTORY APPLICATIONS .............. 3063

INTERNATIONAL LAW ............................................ 3063

JUDGMENTS .............................................. 3063

JUDICIAL NOTICE ............................................................ 3070

JUDICIAL PRECEDENTS ..................................... 3070

JUDICIAL REVIEW .............................. 3073

JURISDICTION ................................................................ 3073

JURISPRUDENCE .............................. 3081

JUSTICE .............................................................. 3081

LAND LAW ...................................................................... 3083

LAND USE ACT ...................................................... 3097

LANDLORD & TENANT ................................ 3098

LEASES .......................................................................... 3099

LEGAL PRACTITIONERS ................................................... 3099

LEGISLATION ............................................... 3100

LEGISLATURE ................................................................. 3101

LIBEL .............................................. 3102

LOCUS STANDI ............................................................... 3103

MANSLAUGHTER ................................................ 3103

MARITIME LAW ............................................................... 3103

MASTER & SERVANT ......................................... 3103

SUBJECT MATTER CONTENTS ALL SC

MORTGAGES .......................................... 3105

MOTIONS .......................................................................... 3106

MURDER ............................................................. 3107

NEGLIGENCE .................................................................. 3108

NO CASE SUBMISSION ........................................... 3108

OBITER DICTUM ....................... 3109

OBJECTIONS ............................................ 3109

ORDERS OF COURT ...................................................... 3110

PARTIES ................................................................ 3113

PLEADINGS ..................................................................... 3125

POLITICS ............................................................. 3132

PRACTICE & PROCEDURE ................... 3133

PROPERTY LAW ............................................................... 3139

RES JUDICATA .......................................... 3141

RULES OF COURT .......................................................... 3142

SIGNATURE ...................................................... 3143

SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE...............................3143

STATUTES ........................................ 3144

SUCCESSION ................................................................... 3150

SUPREME COURT ............................................... 3150

TECHNICALITIES ............................................................ 3152

TORTS ................................................................. 3153

TRADEMARKS ................................. 3154

TRESPASS ........................................................................ 3155

TRIBUNALS ............................................. 3157

TRUST ................................................................. 3157

UNDEFENDED SUITS ................................................... 3157

WAIVER ............................................ 3158

WORDS & PHRASES .......................................... 3158

SUBJECT MATTER CONTENTS NOVEL COURT

OF APPEAL CASES

ACTIONS .......................................................................... 3161

ADMINISTRATIVE LAW ....................... 3161

AFFIDAVITS .......................................................... 3162

APPEALS .......................................................................... 3162

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW ........................... 3162

COURTS ................................................................ 3163

DAMAGES ............................................... 3163

DOCUMENTS ........................................................ 3163

ELECTION PETITIONS ................................. 3164

ESTOPPEL .............................................................. 3165

EVIDENCE ....................................................................... 3165

FRAUD ............................................. 3166

JUDGMENTS ............................................ 3166

JURISDICTION .................................................... 3166

LOCUS STANDI ................................. 3166

OBJECTIONS .................................................. 3167

PARTIES .................................... 3167

SIGNATURE ......................................... 3167

STATUTES ................................................................... 3167

TRIBUNALS ...................................................... 3167

WORDS & PHRASES ........................................................ 3168