ISSN 1117-0530

KINGS LAW REPORTS

(ALL SC / NOVEL CA)

COMPREHENSIVE INDEX TO

ALL SUPREME COURT 2004 DECISIONS

& SELECTED NOVEL

COURT OF APPEAL CASES

REPORTED IN (2004) VOLS. 1 - 12 KLR (PTS. 170 - 188)

Dedicated to the King of kings

O. O. NOEL ESQ. Chief Editor

TABLE OF CONTENTS

List of All SC 2004 Decisions Reported p. ii

List of Novel CA Cases Reported p. iv

Subject Matter Contents All SC Decisions p. v

Subject Matter Contents Novel CA Cases p. vii

Corrigenda p. viii

Comprehensive Index To All SC 2004 Decisions p. 2563

Comprehensive Index To Novel CA Cases p. 2699

LIST OF ALL SC 2004 DECISIONS REPORTED

Adah v. National Youth Service Corps (2004) 7 KLR (pts. 184-186) 2249

Adejugbe v. Ologunja (2004) 2 KLR (pt. 173) 561

Adelusola v. Akinde (2004) 5 KLR (pt. 179) 1413

A-G Lagos State v. A-G Federation (2004) 12 KLR (pts. 187-188) 2259

Agbana v. Owa (2004) 5 KLR (pt. 179) 1395

Agbi v. Ibori (2004) 2 KLR (pt. 172) 429

Agwasim v. Ojichie (2004) 4 KLR (pt. 176) 1121

Aiguokhian v. State (2004) 4 KLR (pt. 174) 771

Aiguoreghian v. State (2004) 1 KLR (pt. 170) 129

Air Via Ltd v. Oriental Airlines Ltd (2004) 4 KLR (pt. 175) 975

Amala v. State (2004) 6 KLR (pt. 182) 1783

Archibong v. Ita (2004) 1 KLR (pt. 170) 73

Aremo II v. Adekanye (2004) 7 KLR (pts. 184-186)) 2131

Arinze v. First Bank of Nigeria (2004) 5 KLR (pt. 178) 1319

Aroyewun v. Adediran (2004) 7 KLR (pts. 184-186) 2181

Ebhodaghe v. Okoye (2004) 12 KLR (pts. 187-188) 2389

Ebri v. State (2004) 5 KLR (pt. 179) 1365

Ekpeto v. Wanagho (2004) 12 KLR (pts. 187-188) 2507

Elugbe v. Omokhafe (2004) 12 KLR (pts. 187-188) 2433

Esiaga v. University of Calabar (2004) 4 KLR (pt. 174) 719

Ewo v. Ani (2004) 1 KLR (pt. 171) 327

Ezemba v. Ibeneme (2004) 7 KLR (pts. 184-186)) 1939

Ezennah v. Atta (2004) 2 KLR (pt. 173) 591

Ezeukwu v. Ukachukwu (2004) 7 KLR (pts. 184-186)) 2001

Fagunwa v. Adibi (2004) 7 KLR (pts. 184-186) 2205

Fatunbi v. Olanloye (2004) 6 KLR (pt. 182) 1733

Federal Republic of Nigeria v. Olafisoye (2004) 1 KLR (pt. 171) 249

Ferodo Ltd. v. Ibeto Industries Ltd. (2004) 2 KLR (pt. 172) 489

Fortune International Bank Plc. v. Pegasus Trading Office GmbH (2004) 1 KLR (pt. 170) 181

General & Aviation Services Ltd v. Thahal (2004) 4 KLR (pt. 175) 897

Guobadia v. State (2004) 2 KLR (pt. 172) 543

LIST OF ALL SC 2004 DECISIONS REPORTED

Ibrahim v. Ojomo (2004) 1 KLR (pt. 171) 365

Iheanacho v. Chigere (2004) 7 KLR (pts. 184-186)) 2153

International Messengers Nigeria Ltd. v. Nwachukwu (2004) 6 KLR (pt. 182) 1757

Jack v. University of Agriculture Makurdi (2004) 1 KLR (pt. 171) 349

Jikantoro v. Dantoro (2004) 5 KLR (pt. 178) 1331

Jolayemi v. Alaoye (2004) 5 KLR (pt. 180) 1509

Kraus Thompson Organisation v. National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) (2004) 5 KLR (pt. 177) 1223

Kraus Thompson Organization Ltd. v. University of Calabar (2004) 4 KLR (pt. 175) 867

Kwajaffa v. Bank of the North Ltd (2004) 5 KLR (pt. 178) 1255

Ladejobi v. Oguntayo (2004) 7 KLR (pts. 184-186)) 2031

Leadway Assurance Company Ltd. v. Zeco Nigeria Ltd. (2004) 4 KLR (pt. 174) 803

Mainagge v. Gwamna (2004) 7 KLR (pts. 184-186) 2191

Mark v. Eke (2004) 1 KLR (pt. 171) 395

Mojekwu v. Iwuchukwu (2004) 4 KLR (pt. 176) 1097

National Electric Power Authority v. Osasanya (2004) 1 KLR (pt. 171) 223

Ndoma-Egba v. Chukwuogor (2004) 2 KLR (pt. 173) 671

Neka B.B.B. Manufacturing Co. Ltd. v. African Continental Bank Ltd. (2004) 1 KLR (pt. 170) 37

Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation v. Okem Enterprises Ltd. (2004) 4 KLR (pt. 176) 1015

Nigeria Intercontinental Merchant Bank Ltd. v. Union Bank of Nigeria Ltd. (2004) 4 KLR (pt. 175) 953

Nsofor v. State (2004) 12 KLR (pts. 187-188) 2413

Nwana v. Federal Capital Development Authority (2004) 7 KLR (pt. 183) 1823

Nwanji v. Coastal Services (Nigeria) Ltd. (2004) 6 KLR (pt. 181) 1657

Obasanjo v. Yusuf (2004) 5 KLR (pt. 177) 1143

Obisi v. Chief of Naval Staff (2004) 5 KLR (pt. 178) 1291

Odi v. Iyala (2004) 4 KLR (pt. 174) 741

Odutola v. Oderinde (2004) 5 KLR (pt. 180) 1487

LIST OF ALL SC 2004 DECISIONS REPORTED

Ogun v. Akinyelu (2004) 12 KLR (pts. 187-188) 2361

Ojo v. Anibire (2004) 5 KLR (pt. 177) 1205

Ojukwu v. Obasanjo (2004) 7 KLR (pts. 184-186)) 2055

Okelola v. Adeleke (2004) 7 KLR (pts. 184-186)) 1923

Okolo v. Union Bank (2004) 1 KLR (pt 170) 1

Okotie-Eboh v. Manager (2004) 12 KLR (pts. 187-188) 2469

Olutola v. University of Ilorin (2004) 12 KLR (pts. 187-188) 2525

Onyenge v. Ebere (2004) 6 KLR (pt. 182) 1711

Orisakwe v. State (2004) 5 KLR (pt. 180) 1539

Osasona v. Ajayi (2004) 5 KLR (pt. 177) 1237

Otun v. Otun (2004) 7 KLR (pts. 184-186) 2229

Provost Lagos State College of Education v. Edun (2004) 2 KLR (pt. 173) 641

Royal Ade Nigeria Ltd. v. National Oil And Chemical Marketing Company PLC (2004) 4 KLR (pt. 174) 781

Savannah Bank Plc v. Opanubi (2004) 7 KLR (pts. 184-186)) 2103

Societe Bancaire (Nig) Ltd v. Margarida Salvado De Lluch (2004) 12 KLR (pts. 187-188) 2451

Sowemimo v. State (2004) 4 KLR (pt. 175) 935

State v. Onyeukwu (2004) 7 KLR (pt. 183) 1875

Ubwa v. Yaweh (2004) 5 KLR (pt. 179) 1387

Ughutevbe v. Shonowo (2004) 6 KLR (pt. 181) 1607

Ukpabi v. State (2004) 6 KLR (pt. 181) 1641

Union Bank of Nigeria Plc v. Umeoduagu (2004) 7 KLR (pt. 183) 1839

Woherem v. Emeruwa (2004) 7 KLR (pt. 183) 1857

LIST OF SELECTED NOVEL COURT OF APPEAL CASES

Adimora v. Ajufo (2004) 4 KLR (pt. 176) 1133 CA

Ahamefule v. Imperial Medical Center (2004) 7 KLR (pt. 183) 1913 CA

Inter-Bau Construction Ltd. v. Ike (2004) 5 KLR (pt. 179) 1437 CA

Nnolim v. State (2004) 5 KLR (pt. 179) 1463 CA

Okechukwu v. State (2004) 5 KLR (pt. 180) 1571 CA

Okon v. Bob (2004) 1 KLR (pt. 170) 199 CA

Okonkwo v. Independent National Electoral Commission (2004) 4 KLR (pt. 174) 817 CA

Okwoche v. Dibia (2004) 5 KLR (pt. 180) 1595 CA

Yav v. State (2004) 6 KLR (pt. 181) 1677 CA

SUBJECT MATTER CONTENTS

ALL SUPREME COURT DECISIONS

ACCIDENTS ......................................................................... 2563

ACTIONS .................................................................... 2563

ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES .................................. 2572

ADMINISTRATIVE LAW ............................................................ 2573

AFFIDAVITS ......................................... 2573

ALIBI ....................................................................... 2575

APPEALS ..................................................... 2575

ARBITRATION ................................................................... 2589

ARMED ROBBERY ............................... 2589

BANKING ........................................................................... 2590

CARRIAGE OF GOODS .................................... 2592

CHIEFTAINCY MATTERS ...................................................... 2592

COMPANY LAW ........................................................... 2595

CONFLICT OF LAWS ......................................... 2596

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW ................................................. 2597

CONTEMPT OF COURT .................................... 2602

CONTRACTS ........................................... 2603

CONVICTION ...................................................... 2604

CORROBORATION ................................ 2605

COURT MARTIAL ............................................. 2605

COURT PROCESSES ......................................................... 2606

COURTS ............................................. 2608

CRIMINAL LAW ............................................. 2622

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE .................... 2622

CUSTOMARY LAW ...................................... 2629

DAMAGES ...................................................................... 2631

DOCUMENTS ....................................................... 2633

ELECTION PETITIONS ..................................................... 2635

ELECTIONS ...................................................... 2637

SUBJECT MATTER CONTENTS SC

EQUITY ................................................ 2637

ESTOPPEL ........................................................ 2638

EVIDENCE ......................................................................... 2638

FAIR HEARING ............................................. 2653

FAMILY LAW ............................................................. 2653

FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS ............................ 2654

ILLITERATES ...................................... 2654

INJUNCTIONS ................................................................... 2654

INSANITY ............................................... 2655

INSURANCE .......................................................... 2655

JUDGMENTS ........................................................................ 2656

JUDICIAL PRECEDENTS ........................................ 2659

JURISDICTION ............................................... 2662

LAND LAW ........................................................... 2666

LAND USE ACT ........................................................... 2676

LANDLORD & TENANT ...................................................... 2676

LEGAL DRAFTING ....................................... 2677

LEGAL PRACTITIONERS ..................................... 2677

LEGISLATION ................................ 2678

LOCUS STANDI ......................................................... 2679

MANSLAUGHTER ......................................... 2679

MASTER & SERVANT ............................................ 2679

MATRIMONIAL CAUSES ....................................................... 2681

MURDER ........................................................ 2681

NEGLIGENCE .......................................................... 2683

ORDERS OF COURT ........................................................... 2683

PARTIES ............................................. 2684

PLEADINGS .................................................. 2686

PRACTICE & PROCEDURE ............................................. 2690

PROPERTY LAW ........................................ 2696

RULES OF COURT .................................................. 2696

SALE OF GOODS ..................................... 2698

STATUTES ..................................... 2698

SUCCESSION ............................................... 2701

SUPREME COURT .................................................. 2702

TORTS ............................................. 2705

TRADE MARKS ........................................... 2706

TRESPASS .................................................................. 2707

TRUSTS .................................................... 2707

SUBJECT MATTER CONTENTS SC

WILLS ..................................................................... 2708

WORDS & PHRASES ................................ 2708

WRIT OF SUMMONS ............................................ 2710

SUBJECT MATTER CONTENTS NOVEL COURT OF APPEAL CASES

ACTIONS ......................................................... 2711

ALIBI .................................................... 2711

APPEALS ................................................................................. 2712

BANKING ................................................................... 2713

BURGLARY .................................................. 2714

CHIEFTAINCY MATTERS ............................................... 2714

COMPANY LAW ................................................... 2714

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW ............................................... 2714

CONVICTION ....................................... 2715

COURT PROCESSES ........................................... 2715

COURTS ............................................. 2715

CRIMINAL LAW ................................................................ 2716

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE .......................... 2717

ELECTION PETITIONS .............................................. 2719

EVIDENCE ................................................. 2720

INJUNCTIONS .................................................. 2721

JUDGMENTS ........................................ 2722

JURISDICTION .............................................. 2723

LOCUS STANDI ........................................................................ 2723

MOTIONS ........................................... 2723

ORDERS OF COURT ................................................. 2723

PARTIES ............................................. 2723

PLEADINGS ...................................................... 2724

PRACTICE & PROCEDURE ......................................... 2724

STEALING ................................................. 2725

SUPREME COURT ........................................................ 2725

WORDS & PHRASES .................................. 2726

CORRIGENDA

We are sorry about the under-listed typographic errors in some of the subject matter indexes. They have been corrected in this Comprehensive Index.

(2004) 1 KLR (pt. 170) p. 199

(H6) ... - Was rightly determined by the Tribunal - Before ...

(2004) 2 KLR (pt. 173) p. 672

(H8) ... to exercise the right ...

(2004) 4 KLR (pt. 175) p. 867

(H2) ... prejudiced .. (not prejudicial)

(2004) 4 KLR (pt. 175) p. 953

(H3) ... one ... (not on)

(H5) ... Federal High Court ... (not Federal High)

(2004) 5 KLR (pt. 178) p. 1319

(H2) ... all cases ... (not all case)