ISSN 1117-0530

KINGS LAW REPORTS

(ALL SC / NOVEL CA)

COMPREHENSIVE INDEX TO

ALL SUPREME COURT 2006 DECISIONS

& SELECTED NOVEL

COURT OF APPEAL CASES

REPORTED IN (2006) VOLS. 1 - 12 KLR (PTS. 208 - 226)

Dedicated to the King of kings

O. O. NOEL ESQ. Chief Editor

TABLE OF CONTENTS

List of All SC 2006 Decisions Reported p. ii

List of Novel CA Cases Reported p. vi

Subject Matter Contents All SC Decisions p. vi

Subject Matter Contents Novel CA Cases p. ix

Corrigenda p. x

Comprehensive Index To All SC 2006 Decisions p. 3851

Comprehensive Index To Novel CA Cases p. 4081

LIST OF ALL SC 2006 DECISIONS REPORTED

Abdulhamid v. Akar (2006) 5 KLR (pt. 217) 1551

Adava v. State (2006) 2 KLR (pt. 212) 727

Adekunle v. State (2006) 6 KLR (pt. 221) 2225

Adelekan v. ECU-Line NV (2006) 5 KLR (pt. 218) 1713

Adesanoye v. Adewole (2006) 7 KLR (pt. 224) 2977

Afribank Nigeria Plc. v. Akwara (2006) 1 KLR (pt. 208) 1

A-G Abia State v. A-G Federation (2006) 7 KLR (pt. 222) 2437

A-G Bayelsa State v. A-G Rivers State (2006) 12 KLR (pt. 226) 3473

A-G Lagos State v. Eko Hotels Ltd (2006) 9 KLR (pt. 225) 3227

A-G Rivers State v. Ude (2006) 7 KLR (pt. 223) 2713

Agbi v. Ogbeh (2006) 5 KLR (pt. 217) 1573

Agbo v. State (2006) 1 KLR (pt. 209) 215

Aigbobahi v. Aifuwa (2006) 1 KLR (pt. 211) 569

Ajiboye v. Ishola (2006) 6 KLR (pt. 221) 2253

Akinbisade v. State (2006) 9 KLR (pt. 225) 3305

Akinlagun v. Oshoboja (2006) 5 KLR (pt. 217) 1623

Akinyemi v. Soyanwo (2006) 7 KLR (pt. 222) 2603

Alhaji Yakubu Enterprises Limited v. Omolaboje (2006) 1 KLR (pt. 208) 187

Amayo v. Erinmwingbovo (2006) 5 KLR (pt. 219) 1871

Anwoyi v. Shodeke (2006) 6 KLR (pt. 221) 2281

Apugo v. State (2006) 7 KLR (pt. 224) 3021

Archibong v. State (2006) 5 KLR (pt. 219) 1891

Arewa Paper Converters Ltd v. N.I.D.C. Ltd (2006) 7 KLR (pt. 223) 2741

Arowolo v. Akapo (2006) 7 KLR (pt. 223) 2793

Associated Discount House Ltd. v. Amalgamated Trustees Ltd. (2006) 5 KLR (pt. 218) 1735

Attorney-General Adamawa State v. Ware (2006) 1 KLR (pt. 209) 195

Awoyoolu v. Aro (2006) 1 KLR (pt. 210) 409

Baker Marine Nigeria Ltd. v. Chevron Nigeria Ltd. (2006) 6 KLR (pt. 220) 2035

Banna v. Telepower Nigeria Limited (2006) 7 KLR (pt. 222) 2621

Ben v. State (2006) 7 KLR (pt. 222) 2645

Bhojsons Plc. v. Daniel-Kalio (2006) 1 KLR (pt. 211) 609

Bill Construction Co. Ltd v. Imani & Sons (Nig) Ltd (2006) 12 KLR (pt. 226) 3521

LIST OF ALL SC 2006 DECISIONS REPORTED

Boniface Anyika & Co. Lagos Nig. Ltd. v. Uzor (2006) 6 KLR (pt. 220) 2057

Bunge v. Governor of Rivers State (2006) 6 KLR (pt. 220) 2077

C.S.S. Bookshops Ltd v. The Registered Trustees of Muslim Community in Rivers State (2006) 4 KLR (pt. 216) 1375

Chigbu v. Tonimas Nigeria Ltd (2006) 4 KLR (pt. 216) 1423

Cotecna International Ltd v. Ivory Merchant Bank Ltd (2006) 4 KLR (pt. 215) 1215

Dada v. Dosunmu (2006) 9 KLR (pt. 225) 3343

Dagaci of Dere v. Dagaci of Ebwa (2006) 1 KLR (pt. 209) 299

Dagayya v. State (2006) 1 KLR (pt. 209) 253

Disu v. Ajilowura (2006) 7 KLR (pt. 223) 2805

Duru v. Nwangwu (2006) 5 KLR (pt. 219) 1935

Eagle Super Pack (Nig) Ltd v. African Continental Bank (2006) 12 KLR (pt. 226) 3537

Echere v. Ezirike (2006) 5 KLR (pt. 217) 1659

Ehuwa v. Ondo State Independent Electoral Commission (2006) 12 KLR (pt. 226) 3573

Eke v. Ogbonda (2006) 12 KLR (pt. 226) 3613

Ekulo Farms Ltd. v. Union Bank of Nigeria Plc (2006) 4 KLR (pt. 215) 1235

Elabanjo & Anor. v. Dawodu (2006) 6 KLR (pt. 221) 2305

Emespo J. Continental Ltd. v. Corona Shifah-Rtsgellschaft (2006) 5 KLR (pt. 217) 1679

Enekwe v. International Merchant Bank of Nigeria Ltd (2006) 12 KLR (pt. 226) 3645

Fagbenro v. Arobadi (2006) 1 KLR (pt. 210) 491

Fasakin Foods Nig. Ltd. v. Shosanya (2006) 4 KLR (pt. 216) 1447

Gbadamosi v. Governor of Oyo State (2006) 6 KLR (pt. 221) 2369

Governor Kwara State v. Ojibara (2006) 12 KLR (pt. 226) 3679

Help (Nigeria) Limited v. Silver Anchor (Nigeria) Limited (2006) 2 KLR (pt. 212) 749

Ibiyeye v. Fojule (2006) 2 KLR (pt. 212) 773

Ideozu v. Ochoma (2006) 1 KLR (pt. 210) 517

Ifeta v. Shell Petroleum Development Co. of Nigeria Ltd (2006) 4 KLR (pt. 214) 1041

Igabele v. State (2006) 1 KLR (pt. 211) 635

Intergrated Timber & Plywood Products Ltd. v. Union Bank Nigeria Plc.

LIST OF ALL SC 2006 DECISIONS REPORTED

(2006) 5 KLR (pt. 218) 1753

Kachalla v. Banki (2006) 2 KLR (pt. 212) 793

Kida v. Ogunmola (2006) 6 KLR (pt. 220) 2137

M. O. Kanu, Sons & Co. Ltd v. First Bank of Nigeria Plc. (2006) 5 KLR (pt. 219) 1947

Marine & General Assurance Company Plc v. Overseas Union Insurance Limited (2006) 1 KLR (pt. 208) 33

Mbachu v. Anambra-Imo River Basin (2006) 7 KLR (pt. 224) 3051

Mbani v. Bosi (2006) 5 KLR (pt. 218) 1781

Moses v. The State (2006) 4 KLR (pt. 215) 1267

Mozie v. Mbamalu (2006) 7 KLR (pt. 223) 2833

New Breed Organisation Ltd v. Erhomosele (2006) 2 KLR (pt. 212) 815

Newswatch Communications Ltd v. Atta (2006) 4 KLR (pt. 216) 1487

Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation v. Lutin Investments Limited (2006) 1 KLR (pt. 208) 59

Nigerian Ports Authority v. Ajobi (2006) 7 KLR (pt. 222) 2667

Nkuma v. Odili (2006) 3 KLR (pt. 213) 879

Nwabuoku v. Onwordi (2006) 5 KLR (pt. 218) 1801

Nwankwoala v. State (2006) 7 KLR (pt. 224) 3073

Odediran v. State (2006) 12 KLR (pt. 226) 3699

Odutola Holdings Limited v. Ladejobi (2006) 5 KLR (pt. 218) 1821

Odutola v. Papersack Ltd (2006) 12 KLR (pt. 226) 3703

Ofia v. Ejem (2006) 5 KLR (pt. 217) 1697

Ogbimi v. Niger Construction Ltd (2006) 4 KLR (pt. 216) 1523

Ogoejeofo v. Ogoejeofo (2006) 1 KLR (pt. 208) 91

Ogolo v. Ogolo (2006) 1 KLR (pt. 211) 669

Ogundimu v. Kasunmu & Ors. (2006) 6 KLR (pt. 220) 2155

Ojo v. Gharoro (2006) 3 KLR (pt. 213) 903

Okoko v. Dakolo (2006) 7 KLR (pt. 224) 3099

Okomalu v. Akinbode (2006) 4 KLR (pt. 214) 1075

Okoro v. Egbuoh (2006) 6 KLR (pt. 220) 2173

Olalekan v. Wema Bank Plc (2006) 7 KLR (pt. 222) 2683

Olori Motors and Co. Ltd v. Union Bank of Nigeria Plc (2006) 4 KLR (pt. 214) 1103

Olukoya v. Ashiru (2006) 5 KLR (pt. 219) 1973

Onisaodu v. Elewuju (2006) 7 KLR (pt. 222) 2695

Onochie v. Odogwu (2006) 1 KLR (pt. 211) 697

Onu v. Idu (2006) 6 KLR (pt. 220) 2195

LIST OF ALL SC 2006 DECISIONS REPORTED

Onwudiwe v. Federal Republic of Nigeria (2006) 4 KLR (pt. 215) 1309

Opara v. Dowel Schlumberger Ltd (2006) 7 KLR (pt. 224) 3141

Ossai v. Wakwah (2006) 1 KLR (pt. 210) 543

Otanma v. Youdubagha (2006) 1 KLR (pt. 209) 369

Oyakhire v. State (2006) 7 KLR (pt. 223) 2889

Plateau State v. Attorney-General of the Federation (2006) 1 KLR (pt. 208) 109

Race Auto Supply Co. Ltd v. Akibu (2006) 6 KLR (pt. 221) 2383

Saleh v. Bank of the North Ltd (2006) 2 KLR (pt. 212) 857

Saleh v. Monguno (2006) 7 KLR (pt. 223) 2909

Shell Petroleum v. X.M. Federal Ltd (2006) 7 KLR (pt. 224) 3171

Standard (Nig.) Engineering Co. Ltd v. Nigerian Bank for Commerce and Industry (2006) 3 KLR (pt. 213) 965

T.S.A. Industries Limited v. Kema Investments Limited (2006) 1 KLR (pt. 209) 395

The Federal Republic of Nigeria v. Osahon (2006) 1 KLR (pt. 210) 427

UBA Plc v. BTL Industries Ltd (2006) 12 KLR (pt. 226) 3739

Udo v. State (2006) 7 KLR (pt. 224) 3189

Ukpong v. Commissioner For Finance & Economic Development (2006) 12 KLR (pt. 226) 3813

Umanah v. Attah (2006) 9 KLR (pt. 225) 3393

Union Bank of Nig. Plc v. Sogunro (2006) 7 KLR (pt. 224) 3207

Unipetrol Nigeria Plc v. Edo State Board of Internal Revenue (2006) 4 KLR (pt. 215) 1359

University of Ilorin v. Oluwadare (2006) 7 KLR (pt. 223) 2951

West Construction Co. Ltd v. Batalha (2006) 4 KLR (pt. 214) 1141

Xtoudos Services Nig. Ltd. v. Taisei (W.A.) Ltd (2006) 6 KLR (pt. 221) 2411

Zakhem Con. (Nig.) Ltd. v. Nneji (2006) 5 KLR (pt. 219) 2011

LIST OF SELECTED NOVEL COURT OF APPEAL CASES

Igwe Uzur & Sons Ltd v. Onwuzor (2006) 9 KLR (pt. 225) 3427 CA

Ikpana v. The Registered Trustees of the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria (2006) 9 KLR (pt. 225) 3441 CA

Longe v. First Bank of Nigeria Plc (2006) 3 KLR (pt. 213) 999 CA

Nanna v. Nanna (2006) 4 KLR (pt. 214) 1169 CA

SUBJECT MATTER CONTENTS

ALL SUPREME COURT DECISIONS

ACCIDENTS ................................................ 3851

ACTIONS ................................................................ 3851

ADJOURNMENTS .............................................................. 3864

ADMINISTRATIVE LAW ......................................... 3864

ADMIRALTY ................................................................. 3865

AFFIDAVITS ....................................................................... 3865

ALIBI .................................................................. 3865

APPEALS ........................................................................... 3866

ARBITRATION .................................................... 3888

ARMED ROBBERY ............................................................... 3889

AUCTION SALES .............................................. 3889

BANKING ..................................................................... 3890

CARRIAGE OF GOODS ....................................... 3893

CHARGES ........................................................................ 3893

CHIEFTAINCY MATTERS .................................... 3893

COMPANY LAW ................................................................ 3896

CONFLICT OF LAWS ................................................ 3897

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW .................................................... 3897

CONTRACTS ............................................................... 3906

CONVEYANCING .............................................. 3911

CONVICTION .............................................................. 3912

CORROBORATION ......................................... 3913

SUBJECT MATTER CONTENTS SC

COURT PROCESSES ...................................... 3913

COURTS ......................................................................... 3914

CREATION OF STATES .................................... 3937

CRIMINAL LAW ......................................................... 3937

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ................................. 3938

CROSS EXAMINATION ................................................ 3947

CUSTOMARY LAW ............................................ 3948

DAMAGES ...................................................................... 3948

DOCUMENTS ....................................................... 3951

ELECTION PETITIONS ................................................. 3955

ELECTIONS ...................................................... 3955

EQUITY ........................................................................ 3956

ESTOPPEL ........................................................ 3957

EVIDENCE ....................................................................... 3958

EXPERT OPINION ................................................. 3982

FAIR HEARING .............................................................. 3982

FAMILY LAW ......................................................... 3984

FOREIGN EXCHANGE ...................................................... 3984

FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS .......................................... 3985

IMMIGRATION ................................................. 3986

INJUNCTIONS ............................................................... 3986

INTERLOCUTORY APPLICATIONS .................... 3987

INTERLOCUTORY PROCEEDINGS .................................... 3988

INTERNATIONAL LAW ........................................... 3988

JUDGMENTS .................................................................. 3989

JUDICIAL PRECEDENTS ....................................... 3997

JURISDICTION ................................................................ 3999

JURISPRUDENCE .................................................. 4006

JUSTICE ............................................................................. 4006

LAND LAW ............................................................. 4008

LAND USE ACT ................................................................. 4017

LANDLORD & TENANT ...................................... 4018

LEASES ........................................................................... 4020

LEGAL DRAFTING ............................................... 4020

LEGAL PRACTITIONERS ................................................. 4021

LEGISLATION ........................................................ 4022

LOCUS IN QUO ............................................................. 4024

SUBJECT MATTER CONTENTS SC

LOCUS STANDI ................................................................ 4024

MASTER & SERVANT .......................................... 4025

MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS ............................................ 4026

MORTGAGES ............................................................. 4026

MOTIONS ......................................................... 4026

MURDER ................................................................... 4028

NEGLIGENCE ................................................... 4031

OATHS ........................................................................... 4032

ORDERS OF COURT ........................................ 4032

ORIGINATING SUMMONS ..................................... 4033

PARTIES ..................................................................... 4033

PLEADINGS ..................................................................... 4039

POLICE .................................................................. 4043

PRACTICE & PROCEDURE ......................................... 4044

PROPERTY LAW ............................................................. 4052

REGISTRATION OF INSTRUMENTS .......................... 4054

RULES OF COURT .............................................. 4054

STATUTES ..................................................................... 4057

STAY OF EXECUTION ........................................... 4065

STEALING ...................................................................... 4065

SUCCESSION .......................................................... 4066

SUMMARY JUDGMENTS ................................................... 4066

SUPREME COURT ................................................ 4066

TAXATION ................................................................. 4069

TORTS ............................................................... 4070

TRESPASS ..................................................................... 4072

TRIBUNALS ........................................................... 4073

UNDEFENDED SUITS ..................................................... 4074

UNIVERSITY .......................................................... 4074

WILLS ........................................................................... 4074

WORDS & PHRASES ............................................. 4074

WRIT OF SUMMONS ........................................................ 4079

SUBJECT MATTER CONTENTS NOVEL COURT OF APPEAL CASES

ACTIONS ........................................................................ 4081

ADMINISTRATIVE LAW ........................................ 4081

AFFIDAVITS .................................................................... 4081

APPEALS .............................................................. 4082

COMPANY LAW ........................................................... 4082

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW ....................................... 4083

CONTRACTS .................................................................. 4083

COURT PROCESSES ................................................. 4083

COURTS ........................................................... 4084

DIVORCE .............................................................. 4085

EQUITY ........................................................................ 4085

EVIDENCE ............................................................ 4085

FAIR HEARING ............................................................. 4086

JUDGMENTS ......................................................... 4086

JUDICIAL PRECEDENTS ................................................ 4087

JUSTICE ................................................................. 4087

LEGAL DRAFTING ......................................................... 4087

LEGAL PRACTITIONERS ........................................ 4087

MASTER & SERVANT ..................................................... 4088

MATRIMONIAL CAUSES .............................................. 4089

MOTIONS ............................................................. 4091

PARTIES .............................................................. 4091

PRACTICE & PROCEDURE .............................. 4091

PROBATE .................................................................. 4091

RULES OF COURT ............................................................. 4091

STATUTES ............................................................ 4092

WORDS & PHRASES ........................................ 4092

WRIT OF SUMMONS .................................................... 4092

CORRIGENDA

We are sorry about some typographic errors you may notice in some of the publications, kindly bear with us. Some of the corrections are stated below.

Arewa Paper Converters Ltd v. N.I.D.C. Ltd (2006) 7 KLR (pt. 223) 2741 H4 subject index line 3 ... - Such judgment not remains subsisting ... Delete not

Otanma v. Youdubagha (2006) 1 KLR (pt. 209) 369 H1 subject index line 1 ... - Identity not identify of land ....