ISSN 1117-0530

KINGS LAW REPORTS

(ALL SC / NOVEL CA)

COMPREHENSIVE INDEX TO

ALL SUPREME COURT 2012 DECISIONS

& SELECTED NOVEL

COURT OF APPEAL CASES

REPORTED IN (2012) VOLS. 1 - 12 KLR (PTS. 304 - 321)

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 2012 Decisions Reported p. ii

List of Novel CA Cases Reported p. vii

Subject Matter Contents All SC Decisions p. viii

Subject Matter Contents Novel CA Cases p. xi

KLR Electronic (Soft) Copy Project p. xii

Comprehensive Index To All SC 2012 Decisions p. 4589

Comprehensive Index To Novel CA Cases p. 4882

LIST OF ALL SC 2012 DECISIONS REPORTED

1. Abiola & Sons Bottling Co Ltd v. 7Up Bottling Co Ltd (2012) 7 KLR (pt. 316) 2487

2. Abubakar v. Nasamu (2012) 2 KLR (pt. 306) 479

3. Action Congress of Nigeria v. Lamido (2012) 2 KLR (pt. 306) 621

4. Action Congress of Nigeria v. Nyako (2012) 11-12 KLR (pt. 319) 3267

5. Adekoya v. State (2012) 3 KLR (pt. 308) 987

6. Adeosun v. Governor of Ekiti State (2012) 1 KLR (pt. 304) 1

7. Adepoju v. Yinka (2012) 1 KLR (pt. 304) 37

8. Adesina v. State (2012) 12 KLR (pt. 320) 3713

9. Adeyemi-Bero v. Lagos State Development Property Corporation (2012) 12 KLR (pt. 320) 3743

10. Adusei v. Adebayo (2012) 1 KLR (pt. 305) 205

11. Afolabi v. Western Steel Works Ltd (2012) 7 KLR (pt. 316) 2503

12. African International Bank Ltd v. Integrated Dimensional System Ltd (2012) 5 KLR (pt. 311) 1635

13. A-G Cross-River State v. A-G Federation (2012) 7 KLR (pt. 317) 2717

14. A-G Rivers State v. A-G Bayelsa State (2012) 7 KLR (pt. 316) 2519

15. Agbule v. Warri Refinery & Petrochemical Co. Ltd. (2012) 11-12 KLR (pt. 319) 3435

16. Ahmed v. Central Bank of Nigeria (2012) 7 KLR (pt. 317) 277

17. Ajayi v. Adebiyi (2012) 5 KLR (pt. 312) 1843

18. Ajibade v. The State (2012) 9-12 KLR (pt. 318) 2939

19. Akande v. Adisa (2012) 5 KLR (pt. 311) 1681

20. Akere v. Governor Oyo State (2012) 11-12 KLR (pt. 319) 3471

21. Akindipe v. The State (2012) 6 KLR (pt. 313) 2047

22. Akinyemi v. Odu'a Investment Co. Ltd (2012) 1 KLR (pt. 304) 55

23. Akpanudoedehe v. Akpabio (2012) 6 KLR (pt. 314) 2211

24. Aladinma Medicare Ltd v. Registered Trustee of Overcomers Christian Mission (2012) 1 KLR (pt. 304) 87

25. Alawiye v. Ogunsanya (2012) 9-12 KLR (pt. 318) 2957

26. Aliucha v. Elechi (2012) 3 KLR (pt. 308) 1065

27. All Nigerian Peoples Party v. Goni (2012) 2 KLR (pt. 307) 701

28. Amadi v. Chukwu (2012) 6 KLR (pt. 315) 2375

LIST OF ALL SC 2012 DECISIONS REPORTED

29. Amadi v. Independent National Electoral Commission (2012) 2 KLR (pt. 306) 533

30. Amale v. Sokoto Local Government (2012) 1 KLR (pt. 304) 99

31. Asogwa v. Peoples Democratic Party (2012) 12 KLR (pt. 321) 4155

32. Atago v. Nwuche (2012) 9-12 KLR (pt. 318) 2995

33. Atanda v. Iliasu (2012) 9-12 KLR (pt. 318) 3015

34. Attorney-General of Nasarawa State v. Attorney-General of Plateau State (2012) 3 KLR (pt. 308) 1011

35. Audu v. A-G Federation (2012) 11-12 KLR (pt. 319) 3321

36. Audu v. Wada (2012) 9-12 KLR (pt. 318) 3039

37. Ayorinde v. Sogunro (2012) 5 KLR (pt. 312) 1895

38. Bala v. Dikko (2012) 9-12 KLR (pt. 318) 3049

39. Barigha v. Peoples Democratic Party (2012) 12 KLR (pt. 321) 4221

40. Bassey v. State (2012) 4 KLR (pt. 310) 1495

41. BFI Group Corporation v. Bureau of Public Enterprises (2012) 7 KLR (pt. 316) 2553

42. Bona.V. Textile Ltd. v. Asaba Textile Mill Plc (2012) 9-12 KLR (pt. 318) 3063

43. Braithwaite v. Sky Bank Plc (2012) 9-12 KLR (pt. 318) 3087

44. Bright v. State (2012) 1 KLR (pt. 304) 123

45. Chidoka v. First City Finance Co Ltd (2012) 7 KLR (pt. 316) 2585

46. Chiokwe v. State (2012) 11-12 KLR (pt. 319) 3517

47. Chukwu v. The State (2012) 9-12 KLR (pt. 318) 3101

48. Congress for Progressive Change v. Suntai (2012) 11-12 KLR (pt. 319) 3543

49. Dangana v. Usman (2012) 2 KLR (pt. 306) 577

50. Doma v. Independent National Electoral Commission (2012) 3 KLR (pt. 308) 1095

51. Egunjobi v. Federal Republic of Nigeria (2012) 12 KLR (pt. 321) 4259

52. Ehirim v. Imo State Independent Electoral Commission (2012) 4 KLR (pt. 310) 1521

53. Elelu-Habeeb v. Attorney General of the Federation (2012) 2 KLR (pt. 307) 743

54. Emeka v. Okadigbo (2012) 7 KLR (pt. 316) 2611

55. Emenike v. Peoples Democratic Party (2012) 5 KLR (pt. 311)

LIST OF ALL SC 2012 DECISIONS REPORTED

1717

56. Eyiboh v. Abia (2012) 12 KLR (pt. 321) 4301

57. Ezigbo v. State (2012) 6 KLR (pt. 314) 2219

58. Federal Republic of Nigeria v. Usman (2012) 3 KLR (pt. 308) 1119

59. Fidelity Bank Plc v. Monye (2012) 3 KLR (pt. 309) 1203

60. First Bank Nig. Ltd v. Jawa International Ltd (2012) 5 KLR (pt. 311) 1749

61. Galadima v. State (2012) 12 KLR (pt. 321) 4339

62. Gbagbarigha v. Toruemi (2012) 12 KLR (pt. 321) 4355

63. General Electric Company v. Akande (2012) 3 KLR (pt. 309) 1237

64. Goldmark Nigeria Limited v. Ibafon Company Limited (2012) 3 KLR (pt. 309) 1251

65. Governor of Zamfara State v. Gyalange (2012) 4 KLR (pt. 310) 1535

66. Gundiri v. Nyako (2012) 11-12 KLR (pt. 319) 3341

67. Haruna v. Attorney-General of the Federation (2012) 3 KLR (pt. 309) 1309

68. Igri v. State (2012) 12 KLR (pt. 320) 3799

69. Ikaria v. State (2012) 12 KLR (pt. 321) 4371

70. Ikenya v. Peoples Democratic Party (2012) 3 KLR (pt. 308) 1139

71. Ilodigwe v. State (2012) 7 KLR (pt. 317) 2789

72. Intercontinental Bank Plc v. Brifina Ltd (2012) 5 KLR (pt. 312) 1927

73. Iseogbekun v. Adelakun (2012) 11-12 KLR (pt. 319) 3573

74. Jim-jaja v. COP Rivers State (2012) 11-12 KLR (pt. 319) 3611

75. Kubor v. Dickson (2012) 9-12 KLR (pt. 318) 3121

76. Lafia Local Govt. v. Governor Nasarawa State (2012) 12 KLR (pt. 321) 4385

77. Lagos State Bulk Purchase Corporation v. Purification Techniques (Nig.) Ltd. (2012) 12 KLR (pt. 320) 3829

78. Lovleen Toys Industries Ltd. v. Komolafe (2012) 11-12 KLR (pt. 319) 3395

79. Madu v. State (2012) 6 KLR (pt. 313) 2087

80. Marine Management Associates v. National Maritime Authority (2012) 12 KLR (pt. 320) 3863

81. Martins v. Commissioner of Police (2012) 9-12 KLR (pt. 318)

LIST OF ALL SC 2012 DECISIONS REPORTED

3167

82. Marwa v. Nyako (2012) 1 KLR (pt. 305) 231

83. MC Investments Ltd v. Core Investments & Capital Market Ltd (2012) 6 KLR (pt. 314) 2235

84. Merill Guaranty Savings & Loan Limited v. Worldgate Building Society Limited (2012) 3 KLR (pt. 309) 1331

85. Mezu v. Co-operative & Commerce Bank Plc (2012) 7 KLR (pt. 317) 2831

86. Military Governor of Lagos State v. Adeyiga (2012) 2 KLR (pt. 307) 839

87. Mkpinang v. Ndem (2012) 12 KLR (pt. 321) 4425

88. Nagogo v. CPC (2012) 12 KLR (pt. 321) 4441

89. National Democratic Party v. INEC (2012) 12 KLR (pt. 320) 3901

90. National Union of Road Transport Workers v. Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (2012) 1 KLR (pt. 304) 149

91. Nigerian Army v. Dodo (2012) 6 KLR (pt. 313) 2067

92. Nigerian Laboratory Corporation v. Pacific Merchant Bank (2012) 6 KLR (pt. 314) 2249

93. Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation v. Famfa Oil Ltd (2012) 5 KLR (pt. 312) 1947

94. Nigerian Navy v. Labinjo (2012) 6 KLR (pt. 313) 2135

95. Nigerian Port Plc. v. Beecham Pharmaceuticals PTE Ltd (2012) 12 KLR (pt. 321) 4481

96. Njoku v. State (2012) 12 KLR (pt. 321) 4519

97. Nwakonobi v. Udeorah (2012) 4 KLR (pt. 310) 1555

98. Nwaogu v. Owuala (2012) 9-12 KLR (pt. 318) 3187

99. Obueke v. Nnamchi (2012) 5 KLR (pt. 311) 1801

100. Offor v. The State (2012) 9-12 KLR (pt. 318) 3207

101. Ogboru v. Uduaghan (2012) 3 KLR (pt. 309) 1351

102. Ohochukwu v. Attorney General of Rivers State (2012) 2 KLR (pt. 307) 885

103. Okadigbo v. Emeka (2012) 1 KLR (pt. 304) 181

104. Okereke v. James (2012) 6 KLR (pt. 315) 2385

105. Okewu v. Federal Republic of Nigeria (2012) 2 KLR (pt. 307) 923

106. Okoro v. State (2012) 1 KLR (pt. 305) 337

107. Olaleye-ote v. Babalola (2012) 11-12 KLR (pt. 319) 3637

108. Olatubosun v. Texaco Nigeria Plc (2012) 5 KLR (pt. 312) 1985

LIST OF ALL SC 2012 DECISIONS REPORTED

109. Onyenye v. State (2012) 6 KLR (pt. 314) 2271

110. Oriorio v. Osain (2012) 5 KLR (pt. 312) 2001

111. Oronti v. Onigbanjo (2012) 5 KLR (pt. 311) 1825

112. Oruwari v. Osler (2012) 12 KLR (pt. 320) 3941

113. Oseni v. State (2012) 2 KLR (pt. 307) 953

114. Osetola v. State (2012) 6 KLR (pt. 315) 2399

115. Osidele v. Sokunbi (2012) 7 KLR (pt. 317) 2857

116. Osung v. State (2012) 6 KLR (pt. 315) 2425

117. Otukpo v. John (2012) 11-12 KLR (pt. 319) 3667

118. Pacers Multi-Dynamics Ltd v. The M.V. Dancing Sister (2012) 1 KLR (pt. 305) 385

119. Peoples Democratic Party v. INEC (2012) 11-12 KLR (pt. 319) 3693

120. Peoples Democratic Party v. Okorocha (2012) 3 KLR (pt. 308) 1155

121. Peoples Democratic Party v. Sylva (2012) 4 KLR (pt. 310) 1575

122. Peretu v. Gariga (2012) 12 KLR (pt. 321) 4543

123. Peterside v. Fubara (2012) 12 KLR (pt. 320) 3969

124. PHCN v. Offoelo (2012) 12 KLR (pt. 320) 4001

125. Phillips v. Eba Odan Commercial & Industrial Company Limited (2012) 4 KLR (pt. 310) 1611

126. Plateau State Health Serv. Mgt Board v. Goshwe (2012) 9-12 KLR (pt. 318) 3233

127. Ports & Cargo Handlings Services Ltd v. Migfo Nig Ltd (2012) 6 KLR (pt. 314) 2297

128. Purification Technique Nigeria Ltd v. Jubril (2012) 6 KLR (pt. 313) 2157

129. Rabiu v. Adebajo (2012) 6 KLR (pt. 314) 2329

130. Rabiu v. Amadu (2012) 1 KLR (pt. 305) 417

131. R-Benkay Nigeria Limited v. Cadbury Nigeria Limited (2012) 3 KLR (pt. 309) 1383

132. State v. Isah (2012) 12 KLR (pt. 320) 4037

133. State v. Okpala (2012) 1 KLR (pt. 305) 437

134. Stowe v. Benstowe (2012) 1 KLR (pt. 305) 457

135. Sulgrave v. Federal Govt. of Nigeria (2012) 12 KLR (pt. 321) 4565

136. Taiwo v. Ogundele (2012) 5 KLR (pt. 312) 2027

137. Timothy v. Federal Republic of Nigeria (2012) 6 KLR (pt. 313)

LIST OF ALL SC 2012 DECISIONS REPORTED

2191

138. TSA Industries Ltd. v. First Bank Nig. (2012) 12 KLR (pt. 320) 4055

139. Tukur v. Uba (2012) 7 KLR (pt. 316) 2651

140. Udenwa v. Uzodinma (2012) 12 KLR (pt. 320) 4093

141. Ugba v. Suswam (2012) 6 KLR (pt. 314) 2345

142. Ugwanyi v. Federal Republic of Nigeria (2012) 3 KLR (pt. 309) 1407

143. Ugwu v. State (2012) 12 KLR (pt. 320) 4133

144. Unity Bank Plc v. Denclag Limited (2012) 3 KLR (pt. 309) 1427

145. Uwazurike v. Nwachukwu (2012) 9-12 KLR (pt. 318) 3249

146. Uwazuruonye v. Governor Imo State (2012) 11-12 KLR (pt. 319) 3415

147. Waziri v. Gumel (2012) 3 KLR (pt. 309)

LIST OF SELECTED NOVEL COURT OF APPEAL CASES

1. Ericsson Nig. Ltd. v. Aqua Oil Nig. Ltd. (2012) 7 KLR (pt. 317) 2887 CA

2. Ijebu-Ode Local Government Council v. Segun (2012) 6 KLR (315) 2453 CA

3. Nguma v. A-G Imo State (2012) 2 KLR (pt. 306) 653 CA

4. Nsit Ibom Local Government v. Iyoho (2012) 6 KLR (315) 2469 CA

5. Oyelese v. Independent National Electoral Commission (2012) 2 KLR (pt. 306) 681 CA

6. Udo v. Jackson Devos Ltd (2012) 6 KLR (315) 2479 CA

7. Vatsa v. First Bank of Nig. Plc. (2012) 7 KLR (pt. 317) 2923 CA

SUBJECT MATTER CONTENTS

ALL SUPREME COURT 2012 DECISIONS

ACTIONS .............................................................. 4589

ADJOURNMENTS ...................................... 4605

ADMINISTRATIVE LAW .................................................. 4606

ADMIRALTY ............................................. 4607

AFFIDAVITS ........................................................... 4607

AGREEMENTS ................................................... 4609

ALIBI ............................................................................... 4609

APPEALS .................................................... 4610

ARGUMENTS ........................................................... 4636

ARMED ROBBERY ............................ 4636

AUCTION SALES .................................................. 4637

BANKING ................................................. 4637

BILL OF LADING ........................................................... 4638

CARRIAGE OF GOODS BY SEA ....................................... 4638

CASE LAW ........................................................ 4639

CHARGES ........................................................................ 4639

CHARTER-PARTIES ........................... 4641

CHIEFTAINCY MATTERS ........................................ 4641

COMMERCIAL LAW ..................................... 4642

COMPANY LAW .......................................................... 4642

CONFLICT OF LAWS ............................................ 4642

CONSPIRACY ...............................................4642

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW ................................................. 4643

CONTRACTS ........................................................ 4652

CONVEYANCING ......................................................... 4655

CONVICTION ....................................................... 4655

CORROBORATION ......................................................... 4657

COURT MARTIAL .................................................. 4658

COURT PROCESSES ..................................................... 4658

COURTS ............................................................ 4661

CRIME ............................................................................. 4699

CRIMINAL LAW ..................................................... 4699

CRIMINAL LAW & PROCEDURE ..................4700

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ............................................... 4700

CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS ................................ 4715

CROSS EXAMINATION ............................................... 4715

SUBJECT MATTER CONTENTS ALL SC

CUSTOMARY LAW ............................................. 4715

DAMAGES ....................................................................... 4716

DEEDS ................................................................ 4718

DOCUMENTS ................................................................ 4718

ELECTION PETITIONS .......................... 4721

ELECTIONS ........................................................ 4729

ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTS ........................ 4733

EQUITY ........................................................................ 4733

ESTOPPEL ........................................... 4734

EVIDENCE ......................................................... 4736

EXPERT EVIDENCE .............................. 4764

FAIR HEARING ............................................................... 4764

FAMILY LAW ...................................................... 4768

FORGERY ............................................... 4768

FRAUD ........................................................................ 4768

FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS ............................ 4768

GOVERNMENT ....................................................... 4769

IDENTIFICATION PARADE ........................................... 4770

INJUNCTIONS .................................................... 4770

INTERESTS ..................................................................... 4771

INTERNATIONAL LAW .......................................... 4771

ISLAMIC LAW .................................................................. 4771

JUDGMENTS .............................................. 4772

JUDICIAL NOTICE ............................................................ 4781

JUDICIAL OFFICERS ............................... 4781

JUDICIAL PRECEDENTS ..................................... 4781

JURISDICTION ................................................................ 4784

JUSTICE .............................................................. 4797

LAND LAW ...................................................................... 4799

LAND USE ACT ..................................................... 4805

LEGAL PRACTITIONERS ................................................ 4806

LEGISLATION .................................................. 4808

LEGISLATURE ................................................................. 4809

LOCUS IN QUO ................................................... 4810

LOCUS STANDI ............................................................... 4810

MANSLAUGHTER ........................................... 4811

MONEY LENDING ....................................................... 4811

MORTGAGES .......................................... 4811

SUBJECT MATTER CONTENTS ALL SC

MOTIONS .............................................................. 4811

MURDER .......................................................... 4813

NATURAL RESOURCES ........................... 4815

NEGLIGENCE ........................................................... 4815

OBJECTIONS ............................................ 4816

ORDERS OF COURT ...................................................... 4819

ORIGINATING SUMMONS .................. 4821

PARTIES ................................................................ 4822

PETROLEUM LAW .................................... 4836

PLEADINGS ..................................................................... 4836

POLICE ...................................................... 4841

POLITICS ................................................................... 4881

PRACTICE & PROCEDURE ........................... 4843

PRACTICE & PROCEEDINGS .................................. 4846

PROPERTY LAW ............................................................... 4847

RAPE ................................................................... 4847

RES JUDICATA .......................................... 4848

RULES OF COURT .......................................................... 4848

STATUTES ........................................ 4851

STAY OF EXECUTION ......................................... 4861

SUMMARY JUDGMENTS ............................................. 4862

SUPREME COURT ..................................... 4862

TECHNICALITIES ............................................................ 4868

TORTS ................................................................. 4869

TRADE DISPUTES ................................... 4870

TRADE UNIONS ........................ 4870

TRESPASS ........................................................................ 4870

TRIBUNALS ............................................. 4871

UNDEFENDED SUITS ................................................... 4873

WORDS & PHRASES .......................................... 4874

WRIT OF SUMMONS ..................................................... 4881

SUBJECT MATTER CONTENTS NOVEL COURT

OF APPEAL CASES

ACTIONS .......................................................................... 4882

AFFIDAVITS .......................................................... 4882

AGREEMENTS ..................................... 4882

APPEALS ................................................................ 4882

ARMED ROBBERY ...................................... 4884

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW ................................................... 4884

CONVICTION ............................... 4884

CORROBORATION .................................................. 4884

COURT PROCESSES ........................... 4885

COURTS ......................................................... 4885

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE .............. 4886

DAMAGES ............................................... 4887

DOCUMENTS ........................................................ 4887

EVIDENCE ....................................................................... 4887

FAIR HEARING ..................................... 4889

FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS .................................. 4890

INTERLOCUTORY APPLICATIONS ................................... 4890

JUDGMENTS .......................................................... 4890

JURISDICTION .................................................................. 4990

JUSTICE .............................................. 4890

LAND LAW ................................................................. 4891

LEGAL PRACTITIONERS ................................. 4891

MASTER & SERVANT ......................... 4891

NEWSPAPER .................................................... 4891

OBJECTIONS ............................... 4891

ORDERS OF COURT ..................................... 4891

PARTIES ....................................................................... 4891

PLEADINGS ........................................... 4892

PRACTICE & PROCEDURE ............................................. 4892

RULES OF COURT .......................................... 4893

STATUTES ................................................................... 4894

SUPREME COURT .......................... 4894

TECHNICALITIES ............................................................ 4894

TORTS .......................................................... 4894

WORDS & PHRASES ............................................... 4894

WRIT OF SUMMONS ................................. 4895

CORRIGENDA

Typographic error in the spelling of a word within our subject matter index, noted by us is now corrected within this Comprehensive Index - CPC v. Suntai (2013) 11-12 KLR (pt. 319) 3543 HELD (2): appellable is now corrected as appealable. We are sorry and request that you bear with any other error you may notice. Some errors marked (sic) are so within the judgments collected by us.