ISSN 1117-0530

KINGS LAW REPORTS

(ALL SC / NOVEL CA)

COMPREHENSIVE INDEX TO

ALL SUPREME COURT 2011 DECISIONS

& SELECTED NOVEL

COURT OF APPEAL CASES

REPORTED IN (2011) VOLS. 1 - 12 KLR (PTS. 289 - 303)

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 2011 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 2011 Decisions p. 3061

Comprehensive Index To Novel CA Cases p. 3315

LIST OF ALL SC 2011 DECISIONS REPORTED

1. A.G. Ferrero & Co. Ltd v. Henkel Chemicals Nig. Ltd (2011) 6 KLR (pt. 298) 1691

2. Abubakar v. Nasamu (2011) 10-12 KLR (pt. 301) 2283

3. Adejobi v. State (2011) 6 KLR (pt. 298) 1613

4. Adeogun v. Fasogbon (2011) 3 KLR (pt. 292) 663

5. Adetona v. First Bank of Nig. Plc. (2011) 12 KLR (pt. 302) 2521

6. Adetona v. Igele General Enterprises Ltd. (2011) 1 KLR (pt. 289) 19

7. African Continental Bank Plc v. Nwaigwe (2011) 1 KLR (pt. 289) 1

8. Agbiti v. The Nigerian Navy (2011) 2 KLR (pt. 291) 339

9. Agboola v. United Bank for Africa Plc & 2 Ors. (2011) 3 KLR (pt. 293) 725

10. Ajagbe v. Idowu (2011) 6 KLR (pt. 298) 1639

11. Ajuwa v. Shell Petroleum Development Company Nig. Ltd (2011) 10-12 KLR (pt. 301) 2305

12. All Progressive Grand Alliance v. Umeh (2011) 3 KLR (pt. 293) 755

13. Amoshima v. State (2011) 6 KLR (pt. 299) 1869

14. Arowolo v. Olowokere (2011) 12 KLR (pt. 303) 2795

15. Attorney-General Rivers State v. Attorney-General, Akwa Ibom State (2011) 3 KLR (pt. 292) 525

16. Ayanwale v. Odusami (2011) 12 KLR (pt. 302) 2549

17. Ayuya v. Yonrin (2011) 4 KLR (pt. 294) 877

18. Babatunde v. Bank of the North Ltd (2011) 12 KLR (pt. 302) 2567

19. Best (Nigeria) Ltd v. Blackwood Hodge (Nigeria) Ltd. (2011) 1 KLR (pt. 289) 47

20. Bilante International Ltd. v. Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (2011) 6 KLR (pt. 299) 1895

21. Bwacha v. Ikenya (2011) 1 KLR (pt. 289) 75

22. Cameroon Airlines v. Otutuizu (2011) 2 KLR (pt. 291) 373

23. Carew v. Oguntokun (2011) 1 KLR (pt. 289) 97

24. Chukwuma v. Federal Republic of Nigeria (2011) 5 KLR (pt. 296) 1221

25. Congress for Progressive Change v. Independent National Elec

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toral Commission (2011) 12 KLR (pt. 303) 2823

26. Congress for Progressive Change v. Nyako (2011) 7 KLR (pt. 300) 2147

27. Contract Resource Nig. Ltd v. United Bank for Africa Plc (2011) 7 KLR (pt. 300) 2131

28. Dakolo v. Dakolo (2011) 6 KLR (pt. 298) 1663

29. Daniel Tayar Trans. Ent. Ltd. v. Busari (2011) 1 KLR (pt. 290) 271

30. Dauda v. A-G Lagos State (2011) 5 KLR (pt. 296) 1251

31. Dingyadi v. Independent National Electoral Commission (2011) 4 KLR (pt. 294) 911

32. Ebeinwe v. The State (2011) 1 KLR (pt. 289) 125

33. Ede v. Mba (2011) 12 KLR (pt. 302) 2619

34. Efet v. Independent National Electoral Commission (2011) 1 KLR (pt. 289) 141

35. Eke v. The State (2011) 2 KLR (pt. 291) 407

36. Emordi v. Igbeke (2011) 4 KLR (pt. 294) 967

37. Eya v. Olopade (2011) 5 KLR (pt. 296) 1271

38. Eyo v. Onuoha (2011) 3 KLR (pt. 293) 781

39. Eze v. Spring Bank Plc. (2011) 10-12 KLR (pt. 301) 2347

40. Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria v. Wamal Express Services (Nig) Limited (2011) 1 KLR (pt. 290) 177

41. Garuba v. Omokhodion (2011) 6 KLR (pt. 298) 1707

42. Goodwill & Trust Investment Ltd. v. Witt & Bush Ltd. (2011) 3 KLR (pt. 292) 697

43. Governor of Kwara State v. Dada (2011) 6 KLR (pt. 298) 1747

44. Guardian v. Ajeh (2011) 4 KLR (pt. 294) 979

45. Harka Air Services Ltd v. Keazor (2011) 6 KLR (pt. 298) 1771

46. Hope Democratic Party v. Obi (2011) 12 KLR (pt. 303) 2885

47. Ibekwe v. Nwosu (2011) 4 KLR (pt. 294) 1005

48. Imonikhe v. Unity Bank Plc (2011) 5 KLR (pt. 296) 1295

49. Institute of Health Ahmadu Bello University Hospital Management Board v. Anyip (2011) 5 KLR (pt. 296) 1319

50. Ismai'l v. State (2011) 7 KLR (pt. 300) 2171

51. John v. State (2011) 12 KLR (pt. 302) 2651

52. Joseph v. State (2011) 6 KLR (pt. 298) 1807

53. Lado v. Congress for Progressive Change (2011) 12 KLR (pt. 302) 2679

54. Makun v. Federal University of Technology Minna (2011) 6 KLR

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(pt. 299) 1919

55. Momoh v. Umoru (2011) 6 KLR (pt. 299) 1953

56. Nacenn Ltd v. Bewac Ltd (2011) 5 KLR (pt. 296) 1337

57. National Inland Waterways Authority v. Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (2011) 1 KLR (pt. 290) 211

58. Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation v. Clifco Nigeria Limited (2011) 4 KLR (pt. 295) 1039

59. Nwaolisah v. Nwabufoh (2011) 6 KLR (pt. 299) 2005

60. Nwaturuocha v. The State (2011) 3 KLR (pt. 293) 821

61. Nwora v. Nwabueze (2011) 6 KLR (pt. 299) 2041

62. Nwora v. Nwabunze (2011) 12 KLR (pt. 302) 2717

63. Obiuweubi v. Central Bank of Nigeria (2011) 3 KLR (pt. 293) 839

64. Ochiba v. State (2011) 12 KLR (pt. 302) 2741

65. Ogaga v. Umukoro (2011) 12 KLR (pt. 303) 2911

66. Ogboru v. Uduaghan (2011) 12 KLR (pt. 303) 2935

67. Ogembe v. Usman (2011) 12 KLR (pt. 303) 2961

68. Ogudo v. State (2011) 10-12 KLR (pt. 301) 2373

69. Ogundepo v. Olumesan (2011) 10-12 KLR (pt. 301) 2413

70. Ogunsanya v. State (2011) 6 KLR (pt. 299) 2081

71. Okonkwo v. United Bank for Africa Plc (2011) 7 KLR (pt. 300) 2203

72. Olagunju v. Power Holding Co. of Nig. Plc (2011) 4 KLR (pt. 295) 1067

73. Olowu v. Nigerian Navy (2011) 10-12 KLR (pt. 301) 2435

74. Onafowokan v. Wema Bank Plc. (2011) 5 KLR (pt. 297) 1395

75. Onuekwusi v. The Registered Trustees Christ Methodist Zion Church (2011) 2 KLR (pt. 291) 423

76. Onwubuariri v. Igboasoiyi (2011) 2 KLR (pt. 291) 449

77. Onyero v. Nwadike (2011) 12 KLR (pt. 303) 2981

78. Opobiyi v. Muniru (2011) 12 KLR (pt. 303) 3007

79. Ovunwo v. Woko (2011) 6 KLR (pt. 298) 1825

80. Peoples Democratic Party v. Onwe (2011) 1 KLR (pt. 290) 225

81. Peoples Democratic Party v. Congress for Progressive Change (2011) 10-12 KLR (pt. 301) 2459

82. Posu v. The State (2011) 2 KLR (pt. 291) 477

83. S&D Construction Co. Ltd v. Ayoku (2011) 6 KLR (pt. 299) 2109

84. Shell Petroleum Development Company v. Amadi (2011) 5 KLR

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(pt. 297) 1429

85. Shettima v. Goni (2011) 10-12 KLR (pt. 301) 2481

86. Shinning Star Nigeria Limited v. Ask Steel Nig. Ltd. (2011) 1 KLR (pt. 290) 233

87. Shipcare Nigeria Limited v. The Owners of The M/V Fortunato (2011) 2 KLR (pt. 291) 499

88. SLB Consortium Limited v. Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (2011) 4 KLR (pt. 295) 1085

89. State v. Oladotun (2011) 5 KLR (pt. 297) 1461

90. State v. Salawu (2011) 12 KLR (pt. 303) 3027

91. State v. Salawu (2011) 7 KLR (pt. 300) 2205

92. Tabik Investment Ltd v. Guaranty Trust Bank Plc (2011) 6 KLR (pt. 298) 1853

93. Taiwo v. Adegboro (2011) 5 KLR (pt. 297) 1489

94. Torri v. National Park Service of Nigeria (2011) 7 KLR (pt. 300) 2239

95. Ucha v. Onwe (2011) 1 KLR (pt. 290) 303

96. Umaru v. Aliyu (2011) 2 KLR (pt. 291) 513

97. Union Bank Plc v. Ajabule (2011) 12 KLR (pt. 302) 2765

98. Uzodinma v. Izunaso (2011) 5 KLR (pt. 297) 1513

99. Wachukwu v. Owunwanne (2011) 5 KLR (pt. 297) 1581

100. Yusuf v. State (2011) 7 KLR (pt. 300) 2261

LIST OF SELECTED NOVEL COURT OF APPEAL CASES

1. Afribank Nig. Plc v. Ubana (2011) 4 KLR (pt. 294) 1023 CA

2. Congress for Progressive Change v. Lado (2011) 5 KLR (pt. 296) 1355 CA

3. Independent National Electoral Commission v. Nyako (2011) 4 KLR (pt. 295) 1101 CA

4. Nwosu v. Nwosu (2011) 4 KLR (pt. 295) 1193 CA

SUBJECT MATTER CONTENTS

ALL SUPREME COURT 2011 DECISIONS

ACCIDENTS .................................................................... 3061

ACTIONS .............................................................. 3061

ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES ..............3071

ADMINISTRATIVE LAW .................................................. 3072

ADMIRALTY ............................................. 3072

AFFIDAVITS ........................................................... 3073

AGENCY.......................................................................... 3074

AGREEMENTS ................................................... 3074

ALIBI ............................................................................... 3076

APPEALS .................................................... 3076

ARBITRATION ........................................................... 3101

ARMED ROBBERY ............................ 3101

AUCTION LAW ................................................................ 3103

AUCTION SALES .................................................. 3103

AVIATION ........................................................................ 3103

AVIATION LAW ................................................ 3103

AVIATION MATTERS .................................................. 3104

BANKING ................................................. 3104

BUSINESS NAMES ........................................................... 3104

CARRIAGE BY AIR ............................................... 3104

CERTIORARI ......................................... 3105

CHARGES ........................................................................ 3105

CHIEFTAINCY MATTERS ........................................ 3105

COMMERCIAL LAW ..................................... 3106

COMPANY LAW .......................................................... 3106

CONFLICT OF LAWS ............................................ 3108

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW ................................................. 3108

CONTRACTS ........................................................ 3114

CONVEYANCING ...................................... 3120

CONVICTION ....................................................... 3120

CORROBORATION ......................................................... 3121

COSTS ................................................................ 3122

COURT MARTIAL ....................................................... 3122

COURT PROCESSES .................................... 3123

COURTS ................................................................... 3124

CRIME ............................................................................. 3155

SUBJECT MATTER CONTENTS ALL SC

CRIMINAL LAW ..................................................... 3155

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ............................................... 3156

CROSS EXAMINATION ............................................... 3165

CUSTOMARY LAW ............................................. 3166

DAMAGES ....................................................................... 3166

DEFAMATION ............................................... 3168

DOCUMENTS ............................................................ 3168

ELECTION PETITIONS .......................... 3171

ELECTIONS ........................................................ 3172

EQUITY ........................................................................3176

ESTOPPEL ........................................... 3177

EVIDENCE .................................................... 3179

FAIR HEARING ............................................................... 3204

FAMILY LAW ...................................................... 3207

FRAUD ........................................................................ 3207

FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS ........................3208

IDENTIFICATION PARADE ........................................... 3208

INJUNCTION .................................................... 3209

INTERESTS ..................................................................... 3209

INTERLOCUTORY APPLICATIONS ....................... 3209

INTERLOCUTORY PROCEEDINGS ................................. 3210

INTERNATIONAL LAW ................................... 3210

ISLAMIC LAW ........................................................... 3211

JUDGMENTS .............................................. 3211

JUDICIAL NOTICE ............................................................ 3220

JUDICIAL PRECEDENTS ..................................... 3220

JUDICIAL REVIEW ..................................... 3222

JURISDICTION ............................................................ 3222

JURISPRUDENCE ................................. 3232

JUSTICE .............................................................. 3233

LAND LAW ...................................................................... 3236

LEGAL PERSONALITIES ........................... 3241

LEGAL PRACTITIONERS ............................................ 3241

LEGISLATION .................................................. 3243

LEGISLATURE ................................................................. 3243

LIBEL ...................................................... 3243

LOCUS STANDI ............................................................... 3244

MARITIME LAW .................................................. 3244

SUBJECT MATTER CONTENTS ALL SC

MASTER & SERVANT .................................................. 3245

MILITARY LAW ............................................ 3246

MORTGAGES ......................................................... 3246

MOTIONS ........................................................................ 3247

MURDER .......................................................... 3248

NEGLIGENCE ........................................................... 3248

OBJECTIONS ............................................ 3248

ORDERS OF COURT ...................................................... 3250

PARTIES ................................................................ 3252

PLEADINGS ..................................................................... 3266

POLICE ...................................................... 3271

POLITICS ................................................................... 3272

PRACTICE & PROCEDURE ........................... 3274

PROPERTY LAW .............................................................. 3285

RAPE ................................................................... 3287

REGISTRATION OF INSTRUMENTS .............................. 3287

RES JUDICATA .......................................... 3287

ROBBERY & FIREARMS ........................................ 3289

RULES OF COURT .......................................................... 3289

SALE OF GOODS ............................................ 3290

SIGNATURE ............................................................... 390

SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE ................. 3291

STATUTES ....................................................................... 3291

STAY OF EXECUTION ....................................... 3298

STAY OF PROCEEDINGS ......................................... 3299

STEALING ........................................................................ 3299

SUCCESSION ................................................. 3299

SUPREME COURT ...................................................... 3299

TECHNICALITIES .............................. 3306

TORTS ................................................................. 3307

TRESPASS ........................................................................ 3308

TRIBUNALS ............................................. 3308

UNDEFENDED SUITS ................................................... 3309

WORDS & PHRASES .......................................... 3309

WRIT OF SUMMONS ..................................................... 3314

SUBJECT MATTER CONTENTS NOVEL COURT

OF APPEAL CASES

ACTIONS .......................................................................... 3315

ADMINISTRATIVE LAW ...................................... 3315

AFFIDAVITS ................................................................... 3315

APPEALS ........................................................... 3316

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW ................................................... 3317

COURTS ................................................. 3318

DOCUMENTS ............................................................. 3321

ELECTIONS .................................................... 3321

EVIDENCE ....................................................................... 3322

FAIR HEARING ..................................... 3322

JUDGMENTS .......................................................... 3323

JURISDICTION .................................................................. 3323

LEGAL PRACTITIONERS ................................. 3323

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

POLITICS ............................................... 3324

PRACTICE & PROCEDURE ............................................... 3324

PRETRIAL CONFERENCE .................................... 3325

RULES OF COURT ................................... 3325

STATUTES ................................................................... 3325

WORDS & PHRASES ..................................... 3326

CORRIGENDA

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