ISSN 1117-0530

KINGS LAW REPORTS

(ALL SC / NOVEL CA)

COMPREHENSIVE INDEX TO

ALL SUPREME COURT 2008 DECISIONS

& SELECTED NOVEL

COURT OF APPEAL CASES

REPORTED IN (2008) VOLS. 1 - 12 KLR (PTS. 246 - 261)

Dedicated to the King of kings

O. O. NOEL ESQ. Chief Editor

Nnabuike S. Orji Esq. Managing Editor

TABLE OF CONTENTS

List of All SC 2008 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

Corrigenda p. ix

Comprehensive Index To All SC 2008 Decisions p. 4019

Comprehensive Index To Novel CA Cases p. 4274

LIST OF ALL SC 2008 DECISIONS REPORTED

Abdullahi v. State (2008) 5 KLR (pt. 255) p. 2187

Abubakar v. Joseph (2008) 6 KLR (pt. 256) p. 2449

Abubakar v. Waziri (2008) 6 KLR (pt. 257) p. 2667

Abubakar v. Yar'adua (2008) 12 KLR (pt. 259) p. 3161

Abubakar v. Yar'dua (2008) 1 KLR (pt. 246) p. 1

Ada v. State (2008) 4 KLR (pt. 252) p. 1399

Adebayo v. Attorney-General of Ogun State (2008) 2 KLR (pt. 249) p. 721

Adekoya v. Federal Housing Authority (2008) 4 KLR (pt. 252) p. 1425

Adeogun v. Fashogbon (2008) 5 KLR (pt. 255) p. 2205

Adole v. Gwar (2008) 4 KLR (pt. 252) p. 1443

A-G Federation v. Abubakar (2008) 12 KLR (pt. 261) p. 3983

Agbakoba v. Independent National Electoral Commission (2008) 12 KLR (pt. 259) p. 3333

Agbareh v. Mimra (2008) 1 KLR (pt. 246) p. 67

Agbogunleri v. Depo (2008) 1 KLR (pt. 246) p. 117

Akaninwo v. Nsirim (2008) 1 KLR (pt. 248) p. 481

Akinkugbe v. Ewulum Holdings Ltd (2008) 4 KLR (pt. 252) p. 1499

Akinpelu v. Adegbore (2008) 4 KLR (pt. 252) p. 1533

Akpa v. State (2008) 4 KLR (pt. 252) p. 1563

Amadi v. Federal Republic of Nigeria (2008) 12 KLR (pt. 259) p. 3401

Amaechi v. Independent National Electoral Commission (2008) 1 KLR (pt. 247) p. 237

Annabi v. State (2008) 5 KLR (pt. 254) p. 1957

Anukam v. Anukam (2008) 2 KLR (pt. 249) p. 745

Ativie v. Kabelmetal Nig. Ltd (2008) 5 KLR (pt. 255) p. 2253

Buhari v. Independent National Electoral Commission (2008) 12 KLR (pt. 260) p. 3461

Calabar Central Co-operative Thrift & Credit Ltd v. Ekpo (2008) 2 KLR (pt. 250) p. 963

Carrena v. Akinlase (2008) 6 KLR (pt. 257) p. 2699

Chukwuma v. Ifeloye (2008) 12 KLR (pt. 261) p. 3761

Dada v. Bankole (2008) 1 KLR (pt. 248) p. 543

Drexel Energy and Natural Resources Ltd v. Trans International Bank Ltd (2008) 12 KLR (pt. 261) p. 3803

Dumez Ltd v. Nwakhoba (2008) 12 KLR (pt. 260) p. 3683

LIST OF ALL SC 2008 DECISIONS REPORTED

Duwin Pharmaceutical & Chemical Company Ltd v. Beneks Pharmaceutical & Cosmetics Ltd (2008) 2 KLR (pt. 249) p. 775

Ebe v. Commissioner of Police (2008) 1 KLR (pt. 246) p. 149

Ehinlanwo v. Oke (2008) 6 KLR (pt. 256) p. 2493

Ejezie v. Nwabueze (2008) 4 KLR (pt. 253) p. 1733

Ekudano v. Keregbe (2008) 1 KLR (pt. 248) p. 579

Ekwunugo v. Federal Republic of Nigeria (2008) 7 KLR (pt. 258) p. 2843

Ezeigwe v. Awudu (2008) 5 KLR (pt. 255) p. 2277

Ezeja v. State (2008) 5 KLR (pt. 255) p. 2297

Ezenwa v. Oko (2008) 1 KLR (pt. 248) p. 589

Fatilewa v. State (2008) 5 KLR (pt. 254) p. 2011

First Bank Plc v. Abraham (2008) 12 KLR (pt. 260) p. 3707

Group Danone v. Voltic Ltd (2008) 3 KLR (pt. 251) p. 1211

Idiok v. State (2008) 4 KLR (pt. 252) p. 1589

Ifekandu v. Uzoegwu (2008) 6 KLR (pt. 256) p. 2553

Ikenta Best Ltd v. A-G Rivers State (2008) 2 KLR (pt. 250) p. 1009

Ikotun v. Oyekanmi (2008) 4 KLR (pt. 253) p. 1777

Isah v. State (2008) 5 KLR (pt. 254) p. 2025

Isheno v. Julius Berger Nig. Plc (2008) 2 KLR (pt. 250) p. 1059

Iyere v. Bendel Feed & Flour Mill Ltd (2008) 12 KLR (pt. 261) p. 3837

Joyland v. Wemabod Estates Ltd (2008) 6 KLR (pt. 257) p. 2727

Kaza v. State (2008) 2 KLR (pt. 249) p. 815

Lagga v. Sarhuna (2008) 6 KLR (pt. 257) p. 2739

Madu v. Madu (2008) 2 KLR (pt. 250) p. 1087

Magaji v. The Nigerian Army (2008) 3 KLR (pt. 251) p. 1249

Micheal v. State (2008) 6 KLR (pt. 256) p. 2563

Military Governor Ondo State v. Kolawole (2008) 5 KLR (pt. 254) p. 2081

N.I.W.A v. Shell Petroleum (2008) 6 KLR (pt. 256) p. 2585

Nigercare v. Adamwa State Water Board (2008) 3 KLR (pt. 251) p. 1297

Nigerian Army v. Iyere (2008) 12 KLR (pt. 261) p. 3881

Nika Fishing Co. Ltd v. Lavina Corporation (2008) 7 KLR (pt. 258) p. 2855

Nnadozie v. Mbagwu (2008) 1 KLR (pt. 246) p. 173

Ntiero v. Nigerian Ports Authority (2008) 5 KLR (pt. 255) p. 2313

LIST OF ALL SC 2008 DECISIONS REPORTED

Nwaigwe v. Okere (2008) 5 KLR (pt. 255) p. 2331

Nwavu v. Okoye (2008) 12 KLR (pt. 261) p. 3901

Obi v. Independent National Electoral Commission (2008) 1 KLR (pt. 247) p. 443

Ochemaje v. State (2008) 6 KLR (pt. 256) p. 2605

Odedo v. Independent National Electoral Commission (2008) 7 KLR (pt. 258) p. 2887

Odeh v. Federal Republic of Nigeria (2008) 4 KLR (pt. 252) p. 1615

Ogli Oko Memorial Farms Limited v. Nigerian Agricultural and Co-operative Bank Limited (2008) 4 KLR (pt. 253) p. 1803

Ojo v. Olawore (2008) 6 KLR (pt. 256) p. 2645

Ojukwu v. Ojukwu (2008) 12 KLR (pt. 261) p. 3941

Okereke v. Yar'adua (2008) 5 KLR (pt. 254) p. 2039

Okoye v. Centre Point Merchant Bank Ltd (2008) 7 KLR (pt. 258) p. 2965

Okwejiminor v. Gbakeji (2008) 1 KLR (pt. 248) p. 609

Olatunji v. Owena Bank Plc (2008) 4 KLR (pt. 253) p. 1829

Oloruntoba-Oju v. Dopamu (2008) 2 KLR (pt. 250) p. 1117

Olubodun v. Lawal (2008) 6 KLR (pt. 257) p. 2787

Omoju v. Federal Republic of Nigeria (2008) 2 KLR (pt. 250) p. 1145

Omoregie v. State (2008) 12 KLR (pt. 260) p. 3731

Onyia v. State (2008) 12 KLR (pt. 261) p. 3959

Orji v. State (2008) 4 KLR (pt. 253) p. 1843

Otu v. ACB International Bank Plc (2008) 1 KLR (pt. 246) p. 203

Owners of MV "Arabella" v. Nigeria Agricultural Insurance Corporation (2008) 5 KLR (pt. 254) p. 1977

Owoh v. Asuk (2008) 5 KLR (pt. 254) p. 2105

Oyebamiji v. Lawanson (2008) 7 KLR (pt. 258) p. 2991

Pam v. Mohammed (2008) 5 KLR (pt. 255) p. 2363

Registered Trustees of National Association of Community Health Practitioners of Nigeria v. Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (2008) 1 KLR (pt. 248) p. 655

Salami v. Lawal (2008) 7 KLR (pt. 258) p. 3013

Sani v. Okene Local Government Traditional Council (2008) 5 KLR (pt. 255) p. 2437

Shekse v. Plankshak (2008) 7 KLR (pt. 258) p. 3045

Shell Petroleum v. Olarewaju (2008) 12 KLR (pt. 259) p. 3421

Shena Security Co. Ltd. v. Afropak (Nig.) Ltd (2008) 5 KLR (pt. 254)

LIST OF ALL SC 2008 DECISIONS REPORTED

p. 2125

Sokwo v. Kpongbo (2008) 2 KLR (pt. 249) p. 881

State V. Azeez (2008) 4 KLR (pt. 253) p. 1679

Suleman v. COP Plateau State (2008) 3 KLR (pt. 251) p. 1337

Tsokwa Motors (Nig) Ltd v. United Bank for Africa Plc (2008) 1 KLR (pt. 247) p. 453

Ugboaja v. Sowemimo (2008) 7 KLR (pt. 258) p. 3061

Umeanadu v. A-G Anambra State (2008) 3 KLR (pt. 251) p. 1373

Umeh v. Iwu (2008) 2 KLR (pt. 250) p. 1171

Unity Bank Plc (2008) 2 KLR (pt. 249) v. Bouari p. 909

Uwagboe v. State (2008) 4 KLR (pt. 252) p. 1655

Veepee Industries Limited v. Cocoa Industries Limited (2008) 4 KLR (pt. 253) p. 1871

West African Examination Council v. Adeyanju (2008) 4 KLR (pt. 253) p. 1905

West African Examination Council v. Akinkumi (2008) 4 KLR (pt. 253) p. 1935

Williams v. Williams (2008) 5 KLR (pt. 254) p. 2159

Yaki v. State (2008) 7 KLR (pt. 258) p. 3077

Yar'dua v. Abubakar (2008) 12 KLR (pt. 260) p. 3753

Yusuf v. Toluhi (2008) 6 KLR (pt. 257) p. 2835

LIST OF SELECTED NOVEL COURT OF APPEAL CASES

C. G. G. Nig. Ltd. v. Amaewhule (2008) 7 KLR (pt. 258) p. 3119 CA

Gagarau v. Pashiri (2008) 7 KLR (pt. 258) p. 3135 CA

Nigeria Customs Service v. Bazuaye (2008) 12 KLR (pt. 259) p. 3445 CA

Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) v. EcoBank Nigeria Plc (2008) 2 KLR (pt. 249) p. 949 CA

SUBJECT MATTER CONTENTS

ALL SUPREME COURT DECISIONS

ACCIDENTS .................................................................... 4019

ACTIONS ....................................... 4019

ADMINISTRATIVE LAW .............................................. 4032

ADVANCE FEE FRAUD ............................ 4033

AFFIDAVITS .................................... 4033

AGREEMENTS ............................................... 4036

ALIBI ........................................................................ 4036

APPEALS ...................................................... 4037

ARMED ROBBERY ...................................................... 4060

BAIL ...................................................................... 4061

BANKING ..................................................................... 4061

CARRIAGE OF GOODS ............................................ 4062

CHARGES ............................................................ 4062

CHIEFTAINCY MATTERS ........................................... 4063

COMPANY LAW ............................................ 4064

CONFLICT OF LAWS .................................................. 4064

CONSENT JUDGEMENTS .................... 4064

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW ............................. 4064

CONSUMERS ...............................4069

CONTEMPT OF COURT ..................................... 4069

CONTRACTS ............................................................... 4069

CONVEYANCING .............................................. 4072

CONVICTION .............................................................. 4073

CORROBORATION .................................... 4075

COURT MARTIAL ................................................. 4076

COURT PROCESSES ...................................................... 4077

COURTS ........................................................ 4079

CRIME ................................................. 4110

CRIMINAL LAW ................................................................. 4111

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ................................. 4114

CROSS EXAMINATION................................................... 4125

CULPABLE HOMICIDE .......................................... 4126

CUSTOMARY LAW ................................... 4126

DAMAGES ........................................................................ 4127

DEBTS ............................................................ 4129

DISCONTINUANCE .................................... 4130

SUBJECT MATTER CONTENTS ALL SC

DOCUMENTS ....................................................... 4130

DRUG LAW OFFENCES .................................................... 4133

ELECTION PETITIONS ........................................... 4133

ELECTIONS .............................................. 4135

EQUITY ........................................................................ 4139

ESTOPPEL ............................................. 4140

EVIDENCE ......................................................... 4143

EXPERT OPINION .................................... 4166

FAIR HEARING .............................................................. 4166

FALSE IMPRISONMENT ............................. 4168

FAMILY LAW ......................................................... 4169

FRAUD ................................................... 4169

FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS ................................................. 4169

ILLITERATES ........................................................ 4170

INJUNCTIONS .............................................................. 4170

INTERESTS ................................................ 4170

INTERLOCUTORY APPLICATIONS ......................... 4171

INTERLOCUTORY MATTERS ............................4171

INTERLOCUTORY PROCEEDINGS ................................... 4171

INTERNATIONAL LAW ......................................... 4171

INTERROGATORIES ............................... 4171

JOINDER OF PARTIES ....................................... 4172

JUDGMENTS .................................................................... 4173

JUDICIAL PRECEDENTS ....................................... 4179

JURISDICTION ................................................................ 4181

JURISPRUDENCE .................................................. 4187

JUSTICE ........................................................................... 4187

LABOUR LAW ....................................... 4191

LAND LAW ............................................................. 4191

LAND USE ACT .......................................... 4196

LANDLORD & TENANT ......................................... 4198

LEASES ............................................................................ 4199

LEGAL PRACTITIONERS ..................................... 4199

LOCUS STANDI ................................................................. 4200

MALICIOUS PROSECUTION ................................. 4200

MANUFACTURERS ......................................................... 4200

MARITIME LAW ................................................................ 4200

SUBJECT MATTER CONTENTS ALL SC

MASTER & SERVANT ......................................... 4200

MATRIMONIAL ISSUES ......................... 4203

MORTGAGES .............................................................. 4203

MOTIONS ...................................................... 4203

MURDER .................................................................... 4206

NEGLIGENCE ................................................... 4209

NO CASE SUBMISSION ................................................. 4210

ORDERS OF COURT ...................................... 4210

ORIGINATING SUMMONS ............................................ 4213

PARTIES ........................................................... 4213

PLEADINGS .................................................................. 4219

POLICE ......................................................... 4226

POLITICAL PARTIES ......................................................... 4226

POLITICS .......................................................... 4227

POWER OF ATTORNEY .................... 4230

PRACTICE & PROCEDURE ....................................... 4231

PROPERTY LAW ..........................................4243

REGISTRATION OF INSTRUMENTS ................................ 4244

RES JUDICATA ................................................ 4244

RULES OF COURT ........................................................... 4245

SALES OF GOODS .................................. 4249

SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE .............................................. 4249

STATUTES ........................................................... 4249

STAY OF PROCEEDINGS .......................... 4256

SUMMARY PROCEEDINGS ............................................... 4256

SUPREME COURT ........................................... 4256

TECHNICALITIES .................................................... 4260

TORTS ............................................................................. 4261

TRADE UNIONS .......................................... 4263

TRESPASS ........................................................................ 4264

TRIBUNALS ......................................................... 4265

TRUSTS ........................................................ 4266

UNDEFENDED SUITS ..................................................... 4266

WAIVER .......................................................... 4266

WARRANTY ...................................................................... 4267

WORDS & PHRASES ................................................ 4267

WRIT OF SUMMONS ........................................ 4273

SUBJECT MATTER CONTENTS NOVEL COURT

OF APPEAL CASES

ACTIONS .......................................................................... 4274

ADDRESSES OF COUNSEL .................................. 4275

APPEALS ....................................................................... 4275

BANKING ........................................... 4275

CHEFTAINCY MATTERS ......................................... 4275

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW .................................................... 4276

COURTS ........................................................... 4277

CROSS EXAMINATION ........................................... 4278

DOCUMENTS ........................................................ 4278

DAMAGES ......................................................................... 4278

EVIDENCE ............................................................ 4278

FAIR HEARING ....................................... 4279

JUDGMENTS ...................................................................... 4280

JUDICIAL PRECEDENTS .................................4280

JURISDICTION .................................................... ...............4280

JUSTICE ........................................................4281

LEGAL PRACTITIONERS ..................................... ...........4281

PARTIES ............................................................4281

PLEADINGS ..................................................................... 4282

PRACTICE & PROCEDURE ........................................ 4282

RULES OF COURT .....................................4284

TRIBUNALS .................................................................. 4284

CORRIGENDA

We are sorry about any typographic error you may notice in the books, such as typographic error in the spelling of some words within our subject matter index. They are now corrected within this Comprehensive Index e.g. preiod instead of period, abandoment instead of abandonment. Kindly bear with us.