ISSN 1117-0530

KINGS LAW REPORTS

(ALL SC / NOVEL CA)

COMPREHENSIVE INDEX TO

ALL SUPREME COURT 2005 DECISIONS

& SELECTED NOVEL

COURT OF APPEAL CASES

REPORTED IN (2005) VOLS. 1 - 12 KLR (PTS. 189 - 207)

Dedicated to the King of kings

O. O. NOEL ESQ. Chief Editor

TABLE OF CONTENTS

List of All SC 2005 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. ix

Corrigenda p. x

Comprehensive Index To All SC 2005 Decisions p. 3181

Comprehensive Index To Novel CA Cases p. 3357

LIST OF ALL SC 2005 DECISIONS REPORTED

A.I.C. Limited v. Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (2005) 5 KLR (pt. 197) 1285

Adebayo v. Shogo (2005) 2 KLR (pt. 191-193) 563

Adecentro (Nigeria) Limited v. Council of Obafemi Awolowo University (2005) 5 KLR (pt. 196) 1085

Ademeso v. Okoro (2005) 6 KLR (pt. 198) 1485

Adewuyi v. Odukwe (2005) 7 KLR (pts. 200 & 201) 2125

A-G Abia State v. A-G Federation (2005) 6 KLR (pt. 199) 1667

A-G Adamawa & Ors. v. A-G Federation & Ors. (2005) 12 KLR (pts. 204-207) 2695

A-G Anambra State v. A-G Federation (2005) 5 KLR (pt. 196) 1113

A-G Cross River State v. A-G Federation (2005) 6 KLR (pt. 198) 1499

Alao v. Akano (2005) 4 KLR (pt. 194) 817

Alsthom S. A. v. Saraki (2005) 1 KLR (pt. 190) 217

Amadi v. Orisakwe (2005) 1 KLR (pt. 190) 239

Amusan v. Obideyi (2005) 6 KLR (pt. 199) 1745

Ansa v. Ishie (2005) 6 KLR (pt. 198) 1537

Arabambi v. Advance Beverages Industries Ltd. (2005) 12 KLR (pts. 204-207) 2843

Aribisala v. Ogunyemi (2005) 2 KLR (pt. 191-193) 393

Ataguba & Co. v. Gura Nigeria Limited (2005) 2 KLR (pt. 191-193) 411

Attorney-General of Plateau State v. Attorney-General of Nasarawa State (2005) 4 KLR (pt. 194) 799

Auto Import Export v. Adebayo & Ors. (2005) 12 KLR (pts. 204-207) 3027

Azuokwu v. Nwokanma (2005) 5 KLR (pt. 196) 1181

Balogun & 3 Ors. v. Akanji & 5 Ors. (2005) 4 KLR (pt. 195) 953

Broad Bank of Nigeria Ltd v. A. S. Olayiwola & Sons Ltd. (2005) 1 KLR (pt. 190) 257

Buhari v. Obasanjo (2005) 7 KLR (pts. 200 & 201) 1851

C.G.G. (Nigeria) Limited v. Ogu (2005) 2 KLR (pt. 191-193) 435

Chief of Air Staff v. Iyen (2005) 1 KLR (pt. 189) 1

LIST OF ALL SC 2005 DECISIONS REPORTED

Cookey v. Fombo (2005) 5 KLR (pt. 196) 1203

Dabo v. Abdullahi (2005) 2 KLR (pt. 191-193) 585

Daniel Holdings Ltd. v. United Bank for Africa Plc. (2005) 7 KLR (pts. 200 & 201) 2145

Duke v. Akpabuyo Local Government (2005) 12 KLR (pts. 204-207) 2779

Durosaro v. Ayorinde (2005) 3 KLR (pt. 191-193) 735

Ebhota v. P.I.P.D.C. Ltd. (2005) 7 KLR (pts. 202 & 203) 2221

Edem v. Canon Balls Ltd. Balls Ltd (2005) 6 KLR (pt. 199) 1753

Ekpuk v. Okon (2005) 6 KLR (pt. 198) 1557

Elegushi v. Oseni (2005) 7 KLR (pts. 202 & 203) 2411

Emezi v. Osuagwu (2005) 2 KLR (pt. 191-193) 617

Falola v. Union Bank of Nig. Plc (2005) 2 KLR (pt. 191-193) 451

G. Chitex Ind. Ltd. v. Oceanic Bank Ltd (2005) 7 KLR (pts. 202 & 203) 2387

Garuba v. Kwara Investment Company Ltd. (2005) 1 KLR (pt. 189) 55

Gonzee Nigeria Ltd. v. Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (2005) 6 KLR (pt. 198) 1573

Ibama v. Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Ltd (2005) 10 KLR (pts. 204-207) 2593

Iderima v. Rivers State Civil Ser. Comm. (2005) 7 KLR (pts. 202 & 203) 2273

Ikweki v. Ebele (2005) 2 KLR (pt. 191-193) 639

Iloabachie v. Iloabachie (2005) 5 KLR (pt. 197) 1335

International Messengers (Nig.) Ltd. v. Pegofor Industries Limited (2005) 5 KLR (pt. 197) 1371

Ishola v. Union Bank Nigeria Limited (2005) 2 KLR (pt. 191-193) 673

Iwueke v. Imo Broadcasting Corporation (2005) 10 KLR (pts. 204-207) 2619

Jombo v. P.E.F. (MGT. Board) (2005) 7 KLR (pts. 202 & 203) 2441

Kano Textile Printers Ltd. v. Gloede & Hoff (Nig.) Ltd. (2005) 5 KLR (pt. 197) 1393

Lagos State Development and Property Corporation v. Adold Stamm International Ltd. (2005) 1 KLR (pt. 189) 75

Larmie v. Data Processing Maintenance & Services Ltd (2005) 12 KLR

LIST OF ALL SC 2005 DECISIONS REPORTED

(pts. 204-207) 2803

Long-John v. Blakk (2005) 10 KLR (pts. 204-207) 2651

Magbagbeola v. Sanni (2005) 4 KLR (pt. 194) 835

Magit v. University of Agriculture Makurdi (2005) 12 KLR (pts. 204-207) 2885

Magna Maritime Services Limited v. Oteju (2005) 5 KLR (pt. 197) 1405

Mamman v. Salaudeen (2005) 12 KLR (pts. 204-207) 3095

Martchem Industries Nigeria Ltd. v. M. F. Kent West Africa Ltd. (2005) 5 KLR (pt. 196) 1227

Mercantile Bank of (Nig.) Plc. v. Nwobodo (2005) 7 KLR (pts. 200 & 201) 2101

Ndoma-Egba v. A.C.B. (2005) 7 KLR (pts. 202 & 203) 2467

Ndukauba v. Kolomo (2005) 1 KLR (pt. 190) 275

Nigeria Ports Authority Plc. v. Lotus Plastics Ltd (2005) 12 KLR (pts. 204-207) 2927

Nigerian Advertising Services Ltd. v. United Bank for Africa Plc. (2005) 7 KLR (pts. 200 & 201) 2163

Nigerian Bank for Commerce and Industry v. Integrated Gas Ltd. (2005) 1 KLR (pt. 189) 95

Nnonye v. Anyichie (2005) 1 KLR (pt. 189) 129

Obasi Brothers Merchant Co. Limited v. Merchant Bank of Africa Securities Limited (2005) 2 KLR (pt. 191-193) 471

Odu v. Jolaoso & 6 Ors. (2005) 4 KLR (pt. 195) 975

Ogba v. Onwuzo (2005) 6 KLR (pt. 199) 1781

Ogbu v. Wokoma (2005) 7 KLR (pts. 202 & 203) 2503

Ogidi v. State (2005) 1 KLR (pt. 190) 297

Ogologo v. Uche (2005) 7 KLR (pts. 200 & 201) 2181

Ojoh v. Kamalu (2005) 12 KLR (pts. 204-207) 2973

Okafor v. A-G Anambra State State (2005) 6 KLR (pt. 199) 1795

Okere v. Amadi (2005) 5 KLR (pt. 196) 1251

Okike v. L.P.D.C. (No.2) (2005) 7 KLR (pts. 202 & 203) 2525

Okike v. Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (2005) 4 KLR (pt. 194) 849

Okoye & 2 Ors. v. Briggs (2005) 4 KLR (pt. 195) 999

LIST OF ALL SC 2005 DECISIONS REPORTED

Okposin v. Assam (2005) 7 KLR (pts. 202 & 203) 2309

Omega Bank Nigeria Plc. v. O.B.C. Ltd (2005) 1 KLR (pt. 189) 157

Onuorah v. Kaduna Refining & Petrochemical Company Limited (2005) 2 KLR (pt. 191-193) 693

Owie v. Ighiwi (2005) 1 KLR (pt. 190) 337

Owoseni v. Faloye (2005) 7 KLR (pts. 202 & 203) 2331

Oyadare v. Keji (2005) 1 KLR (pt. 190) 373

Reynolds Construction Company Nigeria Ltd. v. Rockonoh Properties Company Ltd. (2005) 4 KLR (pt. 194) 895

Rinco Construction Co. Ltd v. Veepee Industries Ltd (2005) 3 KLR (pt. 191-193) 753

Rivers State Government of Nigeria v. Specialist Konsult (Swedish Group) (2005) 2 KLR (pt. 191-193) 707

Shande v. State (2005) 6 KLR (pt. 198) 1593

Shittu v. Fashawe (2005) 7 KLR (pts. 202 & 203) 2365

Solola v. State (2005) 5 KLR (pt. 197) 1429

Sosanya v. Onadeko (2005) 2 KLR (pt. 191-193) 501

Stirling Civil Engineering Nigeria Ltd. v. Yahaya (2005) 4 KLR (pt. 195) 1033

Teno Engineering Limited v. Adisa (2005) 3 KLR (pt. 191-193) 765

The Honda Place Ltd. v. Globe Motors (2005) 7 KLR (pts. 202 & 203) 2245

The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Ltd. v. Chief T. B. A. Tiebo VII (2005) 4 KLR (pt. 194) 921

Thor Limited v. First City Merchant Bank Limited (2005) 6 KLR (pt. 199) 1807

Tiza v. Begha (2005) 5 KLR (pt. 197) 1461

Ubierho v. State (2005) 2 KLR (pt. 191-193) 543

Ugoji v. Onukogu (2005) 5 KLR (pt. 196) 1265

Unibiz Nigeria Ltd. v. Commercial Bank (Credit Lyonnais) Nigeria Ltd. (2005) 4 KLR (pt. 195) 1075

Union Bank Plc v. Boney Marcus Industries Ltd. (2005) 7 KLR (pts. 200 & 201) 2113

United Bank for Africa Plc v. BTL Industries Ltd. (2005) 4 KLR (pt. 195)

LIST OF ALL SC 2005 DECISIONS REPORTED

1059

Usiobaifo v. Usiobaifo (2005) 1 KLR (pt. 189) 191

Utuks v. Nigerian Ports Authority (2005) 6 KLR (pt. 198) 1611

Uwaekweghinya v. State (2005) 3 KLR (pt. 191-193) 773

Williams v. Mokwe (2005) 7 KLR (pts. 200 & 201) 2201

LIST OF SELECTED NOVEL COURT OF APPEAL CASES

Dahiru v. Kamale (2005) 6 KLR (pt. 198) 1621 CA

Media Techniques Nigeria Limited v. Adesina (2005) 10 KLR (pts. 204-207) 2665 CA

Orhiunu v. Federal Republic of Nigeria (2005) 10 KLR (pts. 204-207) 2679 CA

Oshiomhole v. F.G.N. (2005) 6 KLR (pt. 199) 1825 CA

Udoh v. Okitipupa Oil Palm Plc. (2005) 12 KLR (pts. 204-207) 3131 CA

Unokan Enterprises Limited v. Omuvwie (2005) 12 KLR (pts. 204-207) 3159 CA

SUBJECT MATTER CONTENTS

ALL SUPREME COURT DECISIONS

ACTIONS .................................................................... 3181

ADJOURNMENTS .............................................................. 3193

ADMINISTRATIVE LAW ......................................... 3193

AFFIDAVITS ....................................................................... 3195

AGENCY ....................................................................... 3197

APPEALS ............................................................................. 3197

ARBITRATION ........................................................... 3214

ARMED ROBBERY ............................................................... 3215

BANKING ........................................................................ 3215

CHIEFTAINCY MATTERS ...................................................... 3218

COMPANY LAW ........................................................... 3220

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW ...................................................... 3220

CONTEMPT OF COURT .............................................. 3224

CONTRACTS ............................................................... 3225

CONVEYANCING .............................................. 3230

CONVICTION .............................................................. 3230

CORROBORATION ......................................... 3231

COURT MARTIAL ..................................................... 3231

COURT PROCESSES ........................................... 3231

COURTS ......................................................................... 3233

CREATION OF STATES .................................... 3249

CRIMINAL LAW ......................................................... 3249

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ................................. 3250

CROSS EXAMINATION ........................................... 3253

CULPABLE HOMICIDE ..................................... 3254

CUSTOMARY LAW ................................................. 3254

DAMAGES ............................................................ 3255

DEFAMATION ........................................................... 3258

DOCUMENTS ....................................................... 3259

ELECTION PETITIONS ............................................. 3263

ELECTIONS ...................................................... 3265

SUBJECT MATTER CONTENTS SC

EQUITY ........................................................................ 3265

ESTOPPEL ........................................................ 3265

EVIDENCE ....................................................................... 3267

FAIR HEARING ..................................................... 3288

FAMILY LAW ................................................................. 3289

FORGERY ................................................................ 3289

INJUNCTIONS ................................................................... 3290

INTERLOCUTORY APPLICATIONS .................... 3290

INTERNATIONAL LAW ................................................. 3291

JUDGMENTS ............................................................. 3291

JUDICIAL PRECEDENTS ................................................ 3297

JURISDICTION .......................................................... 3298

JUSTICE ............................................................................. 3302

LAND LAW ............................................................. 3303

LAND USE ACT ................................................................. 3311

LANDLORD & TENANT ....................................... 3311

LEASES ................................................................................ 3312

LEGAL DRAFTING ................................................... 3313

LEGAL PRACTITIONERS ................................................. 3313

LEGISLATION ............................................................ 3315

LOCUS STANDI .................................................................. 3316

MASTER & SERVANT .............................................. 3316

MORTGAGES ............................................................. 3318

MOTIONS ........................................................... 3319

MURDER ................................................................... 3319

NEGLIGENCE ..................................................... 3320

OATHS ........................................................................... 3321

ORDERS OF COURT ............................................ 3321

PARTIES ......................................................................... 3323

PARTNERSHIP ..................................................... 3326

PLEADINGS ................................................................... 3327

PRACTICE & PROCEDURE ................................. 3334

PROPERTY LAW .......................................................... 3340

RULES OF COURT ................................................ 3341

SUBJECT MATTER CONTENTS SC

SALE OF GOODS ............................................................ 3343

STATUTES ........................................................... 3343

STEALING ........................................................................ 3347

SUMMARY JUDGMENTS ................................... 3347

SUPREME COURT ............................................................ 3347

TORTS ..................................................................... 3350

TRESPASS ............................................................................ 3351

UNDEFENDED SUITS ............................................... 3352

WAIVER .............................................................................. 3353

WORDS & PHRASES ................................................. 3353

WRIT OF SUMMONS ........................................................ 3355

SUBJECT MATTER CONTENTS NOVEL COURT OF APPEAL CASES

ACTIONS ..................................................................... 3357

AFFIDAVITS ....................................................... 3358

APPEALS ...................................................................... 3358

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW .................................. 3360

CONTRACTS ................................................................ 3361

COURTS ................................................................ 3361

CRIMINAL LAW ............................................................ 3363

DAMAGES ........................................................... 3363

DOCUMENTS ................................................................. 3364

EQUITY .................................................................. 3364

EVIDENCE ....................................................................... 3364

FAIR HEARING .................................................. 3365

INTERNATIONAL LAW ............................................... 3365

JUDGMENTS ......................................................... 3365

JURISDICTION .............................................................. 3366

SUBJECT MATTER CONTENTS CA

JUSTICE ................................................................. 3367

LAND LAW ...................................................................... 3367

LAND USE ACT ..................................................... 3368

LEGAL PRACTITIONERS .............................................. 3368

LEGISLATION ........................................................ 3368

MASTER & SERVANT ................................................... 3368

MOTIONS ............................................................. 3369

ORDERS OF COURT ....................................................... 3369

PARTIES .............................................................. 3369

PLEADINGS ..................................................................... 3369

PRACTICE & PROCEDURE .............................. 3370

RULES OF COURT .......................................................... 3370

STATUTES ............................................................ 3371

TRADE UNIONS ............................................................. 3372

WORDS & PHRASES .......................................... 3372

WRIT OF SUMMONS .................................................... 3373

CORRIGENDA

We are sorry about some typographic errors in some of the subject matter indexes, and page reference of a case published in pt. 203. They have been corrected in this Comprehensive Index.