ISSN 1117-0530

KINGS LAW REPORTS

(ALL SC / NOVEL CA)

COMPREHENSIVE INDEX TO

ALL SUPREME COURT 2013 DECISIONS

& SELECTED NOVEL

COURT OF APPEAL CASES

REPORTED IN (2013) VOLS. 1 - 12 KLR (PTS. 322 - 338)

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 2013 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

Comprehensive Index To All SC 2013 Decisions p. 4645

Comprehensive Index To Novel CA Cases p. 4974

LIST OF ALL SC 2013 DECISIONS REPORTED

1. Abba v. Shell Petroleum Development Co. Nig. Ltd. (2013) 4 KLR (pt. 327) 1473

2. Abdul v. Congress for Progressive Change (2013) 12 KLR (pt. 338) 4409

3. Abdullahi v. State (2013) 5 KLR (pt. 329) 1979

4. Abe v. University of Ilorin (2013) 5 KLR (pt. 329) 2001

5. Abeke v. Odunsi (2013) 5 KLR (pt. 330) 2285

6. Abia State Independent Electoral Commission v. Kanu (2013) 5 KLR (pt. 330) 2313

7. Abiodun v. State (2013) 4 KLR (pt. 328) 1753

8. Abiola & Sons Bottling Co. Ltd v. First City Merchant Bank Ltd (2013) 4 KLR (pt. 327) 1501

9. Aboseldehyde Laboratories Plc. v. Union Merchant Bank Plc (2013) 3 KLR (pt. 326) 1205

10. Achilihu v. Anyatonwu (2013) 1 KLR (pt. 322) 1

11. Adebayo v. Peoples Democratic Party (2013) 4 KLR (pt. 327) 1523

12. Adeleke v. Lawal (2013) 2 KLR (pt. 324) 623

13. Adeleke v. State (2013) 7 KLR (pt. 333) 3093

14. Adeyefa v. Bamgboye (2013) 2 KLR (pt. 324) 647

15. Adeyemi v. State (2013) 4 KLR (pt. 328) 1771

16. Adeyeye v. State (2013) 2 KLR (pt. 325) 885

17. Afolabi v. State (2013) 6 KLR (pt. 332) 2841

18. Afosi v. State (2013) 6 KLR (pt. 331) 2583

19. A-G Federation v. A-G Lagos State (2013) 7 KLR (pt. 333) 3119

20. A-G Lagos State v. A-G Federation (2013) 7 KLR (pt. 333) 3217

21. Agbo v. State (2013) 4 KLR (pt. 328) 1787

22. Agboola v. State (2013) 5 KLR (pt. 329) 2019

23. Ahmed v. Ahmed (2013) 7 KLR (pt. 335) 3561

24. Ahmed v. Central Bank Nigeria (2013) 6 KLR (pt. 331) 2611

25. Ajayi v. State (2013) 2 KLR (pt. 325) 913

26. Ajayi v. Total Nig. Plc. (2013) 7 KLR (pt. 334) 3333

27. Ajibulu v. Ajayi (2013) 12 KLR (pt. 337) 4153

28. Akeredolu v. Mimiko (2013) 8-12 KLR (pt. 336) 3895

29. Akinrimisi v. Maerks Nig. Ltd. (2013) 3 KLR (pt. 326) 1237

30. Akpan v. Akwa-Ibom Property Invest. Co. Ltd. (2013) 6 KLR (pt.

LIST OF ALL SC 2013 DECISIONS REPORTED

331) 2631

31. Aladejobi v. Nigerian Bar Association (2013) 7 KLR (pt. 335) 3623

32. Alims Nig. Ltd. v. United Bank for Afri. (2013) 1 KLR (pt. 322) 35

33. Aliyu v. State (2013) 6 KLR (pt. 332) 2873

34. Ameen v. Amao (2013) 2 KLR (pt. 324) 667

35. Aminu Ishola Investment Ltd v. Afribank Plc (2013) 2 KLR (pt. 325) 1025

36. Amobi v. Nzegwu (2013) 8-12 KLR (pt. 336) 3953

37. Apata v. Olanlokun (2013) 7 KLR (pt. 334) 3359

38. Aroh v. Peoples Democratic Party (2013) 6 KLR (pt. 331) 2655

39. Arum v. Nwobodo (2013) 4 KLR (pt. 327) 1583

40. Asika v. Atuanya (2013) 7 KLR (pt. 335) 3651

41. Associated Discount House Ltd. v. Minister of Federal Capital Territory (2013) 2 KLR (pt. 324) 685

42. Atungwu v. Ochekwu (2013) 7 KLR (pt. 335) 3681

43. Audu v. Federal Republic of Nigeria (2013) 1 KLR (pt. 322) 53

44. Ayan v. State (2013) 7 KLR (pt. 335) 3717

45. Ayida v. Town Planning Authority (2013) 4 KLR (pt. 328) 1811

46. Babarinde v. State (2013) 8-12 KLR (pt. 336) 3995

47. Babatunde v. State (2013) 6 KLR (pt. 332) 2895

48. Banjo v. State (2013) 6 KLR (pt. 331) 2683

49. Chime v. Onwuegbu (2013) 7 KLR (pt. 335) 3739

50. Chukwu v. Akpelu (2013) 12 KLR (pt. 337) 4177

51. Congress for Progressive Change v. Ombugadu (2013) 7 KLR (pt. 334) 3401

52. Contract Resources Ltd v. Standard Trust Bank Ltd (2013) 2 KLR (pt. 325) 915

53. Dangote Textile Ltd. v. Hascon Asso. Nig. Ltd. (2013) 5 KLR (pt. 329) 2049

54. Denton-West v. Jack (2013) 12 KLR (pt. 338) 4435

55. Dogo v. State (2013) 3 KLR (pt. 326) 1249

56. Dudusola v. Nigerian Gas Co. Ltd. (2013) 12 KLR (pt. 338) 4449

57. Duke v. Govt. of Cross-River State (2013) 2 KLR (pt. 325) 941

58. Duru v. Federal Republic of Nigeria (2013) 2 KLR (pt. 324) 705

59. Ed-of Nig. Ltd. v. Snig Nig. Ltd. (2013) 2 KLR (pt. 325) 965

60. Egwemi v. State (2013) 1-2 KLR (pt. 323) 325

61. Ekunola v. Central Bank of Nigeria (2013) 4 KLR (pt. 327) 1621

62. Elijah v. State (2013) 2 KLR (pt. 325) 983

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63. Eta v. Dazie (2013) 3 KLR (pt. 326) 1269

64. Eyigebe v. Iyaji (2013) 5 KLR (pt. 330) 2329

65. Fagoriola v. Federal Republic of Nigeria (2013) 7 KLR (pt. 335) 3753

66. Fatai v. State (2013) 3 KLR (pt. 326) 1291

67. Federal Republic of Nigeria v. Tawakalitu (2013) 5 KLR (pt. 329) 2079

68. Federal Republic of Nigeria v. Wabara (2013) 1-2 KLR (pt. 323) 357

69. First Bank of Nig. Plc v. Ozokwere (2013) 12 KLR (pt. 337) 4203

70. Ganiyu v. State (2013) 4 KLR (pt. 327) 1661

71. Garan v. Olomu (2013) 4 KLR (pt. 327) 1675

72. Gassol v. Tutare (2013) 12 KLR (pt. 338) 4463

73. Gbadamosi v. Akinloye (2013) 7 KLR (pt. 333) 3225

74. George v. Federal Republic of Nigeria (2013) 12 KLR (pt. 337) 4235

75. Gyang v. COP Lagos State (2013) 12 KLR (pt. 337) 4257

76. Halilco Nig. Ltd. v. Equity Bank Nig. Ltd. (2013) 6 KLR (pt. 332) 2937

77. Hon. Commissioner for Education v. Amadi (2013) 2 KLR (pt. 325) 1003

78. Ibeme v. State (2013) 1-2 KLR (pt. 323) 379

79. Ibrahim v. State (2013) 12 KLR (pt. 337) 4273

80. Igbeke v. Okadigbo (2013) 5 KLR (pt. 330) 2351

81. Igbokwe v. State (2013) 7 KLR (pt. 335) 3775

82. Ighreriniovo v. S.C.C. Nigeria Ltd. (2013) 4 KLR (pt. 328) 1853

83. Ihunwo v. Ihunwo (2013) 1-2 KLR (pt. 323) 403

84. Ikechukwu v. Nwoye (2013) 12 KLR (pt. 337) 4305

85. Imegwu v. Okolocha (2013) 1-2 KLR (pt. 323) 433

86. INEC v. Atuma (2013) 5 KLR (pt. 330) 2375

87. Inegbedion v. Selo-Ojemen (2013) 1 KLR (pt. 322) 69

88. Intercontinental Bank Plc v. Olam Nig Ltd (2013) 1 KLR (pt. 322) 89

89. Jimmy v. State (2013) 4 KLR (pt. 327) 1699

90. Judicial Service Commission of Cross River State v. Young (2013) 5 KLR (pt. 329) 2129

91. Kaja v. Oke (2013) 2 KLR (pt. 325) 1051

92. Lasisi v. State (2013) 3 KLR (pt. 326) 1313

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93. Lasisi v. State (2013) 5 KLR (pt. 330) 2419

94. Madumere v. Okwara (2013) 6 KLR (pt. 332) 2955

95. Maideribe v. Federal Republic of Nigeria (2013) 12 KLR (pt. 337) 4321

96. Maigari v. State (2013) 7 KLR (pt. 333) 3251

97. Maobison Inter-link Associated Ltd. v. UTC Nig. Plc. (2013) 4 KLR (pt. 328) 1871

98. Matanmi v. Dada (2013) 2 KLR (pt. 324) 725

99. Ministry of Works & Transport v. Yakubu (2013) 1-2 KLR (pt. 323) 289

100. Mmamman v. Federal Republic of Nigeria (2013) 1-2 KLR (pt. 323) 459

101. Mohammed v. State (2013) 1 KLR (pt. 322) 99

102. Mpama v. First Bank Nig. Plc (2013) 1 KLR (pt. 322) 113

103. Musa v. State (2013) 2 KLR (pt. 324) 749

104. Musaconi Ltd. v. Aspinall (2013) 6 KLR (pt. 331) 2695

105. Ndulue v. Ojiakor (2013) 2 KLR (pt. 324) 771

106. Nidocco Ltd. v. Gbajabiamila (2013) 7 KLR (pt. 334) 3479

107. Nigerian Army v. Samuel (2013) 7 KLR (pt. 334) 3385

108. Nigerian Army v. Warrant Officer Banni Yakubu (2013) 1-2 KLR (pt. 323) 471

109. Nigerian Bottling Co. Plc v. Ubani (2013) 8-12 KLR (pt. 336) 4027

110. Njemanze v. Njemanze (2013) 2 KLR (pt. 325) 1071

111. Njokwu v. State (2013) 2 KLR (pt. 325) 1093

112. Nnakwe v. State (2013) 7 KLR (pt. 333) 3273

113. Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation v. Orhiowasele (2013) 4 KLR (pt. 327) 1719

114. Nruamah v. Ebuzoeme (2013) 1 KLR (pt. 322) 133

115. Nsefik v. Muna (2013) 12 KLR (pt. 337) 4347

116. Nwaogu v. Atuma (2013) 1-2 KLR (pt. 323) 305

117. Nwaogu v. Atuma (2013) 12 KLR (pt. 338) 4491

118. Nwite v. State (2013) 2 KLR (pt. 324) 799

119. Nwokeoru v. State (2013) 5 KLR (pt. 329) 2165

120. Nworah v. Nwabueze (2013) 5 KLR (pt. 330) 2431

121. Oando Nig. Plc. v. Adijere West Africa Ltd. (2013) 5 KLR (pt. 330) 2459

122. Obaro v. Hassan (2013) 1-2 KLR (pt. 323) 491

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123. Odogwu v. State (2013) 7 KLR (pt. 335) 3779

124. Odunlami v. Nigerian Navy (2013) 6 KLR (pt. 331) 2721

125. Odutola v. Mabogunje (2013) 1 KLR (pt. 322) 161

126. Ogboru v. Uduaghan (2013) 6 KLR (pt. 332) 2981

127. Oguanuhu v. Chiegboka (2013) 1-2 KLR (pt. 323) 521

128. Oguno v. State (2013) 12 KLR (pt. 338) 4529

129. Okarika v. Samuel (2013) 2 KLR (pt. 324) 807

130. Oke v. Mimiko (2013) 5 KLR (pt. 329) 2195

131. Oke v. Mimiko (2013) 8-12 KLR (pt. 336) 4077

132. Okponipere v. State (2013) 2 KLR (pt. 325) 1119

133. Okwaranonobi v. Mbadugha (2013) 6 KLR (pt. 332) 3007

134. Olabomi v. Oyewole (2013) 7 KLR (pt. 333) 3319

135. Olaniyan v. Fatoki (2013) 7 KLR (pt. 335) 3829

136. Olatinwo v. State (2013) 1-2 KLR (pt. 323) 541

137. Olatunbosun v. State (2013) 7 KLR (pt. 335) 3851

138. Olawoye v. Jimoh (2013) 4 KLR (pt. 328) 1887

139. Olley v. Tunji (2013) 4 KLR (pt. 328) 1905

140. Ologe v. New Africa Holdings Ltd. (2013) 3 KLR (pt. 326) 1345

141. Olusanya v. Osineye (2013) 5 KLR (pt. 329) 2225

142. Omokuwajo v. Federal Republic of Nigeria (2013) 3 KLR (pt. 326) 1365

143. Oni v. Fayemi (2013) 5 KLR (pt. 330) 2497

144. Opara v. Amadi (2013) 6 KLR (pt. 332) 3027

145. Organ v. Nig. Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd. (2013) 7 KLR (pt. 334) 3521

146. Oshiomole v. Ehigie (2013) 1 KLR (pt. 322) 191

147. Osoh v. Unity Bank Plc. (2013) 2 KLR (pt. 325) 1133

148. Osuagwu v. State (2013) 1 KLR (pt. 322) 223

149. Osun State Independent Electoral Commission v. National Conscience Party (2013) 3 KLR (pt. 326) 1401

150. Popoola v. State (2013) 7 KLR (pt. 335) 3873

151. Reptico S.A. Geneva v. Afribank Plc (2013) 5 KLR (pt. 329) 2091

152. Sadiku v. State (2013) 5 KLR (pt. 330) 2521

153. Salim v. Congress for Progressive Change (2013) 2 KLR (pt. 324) 829

154. Salisu v. Mobolaji (2013) 12 KLR (pt. 337) 4375

155. Shodiya v. State (2013) 12 KLR (pt. 338) 4557

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156. South Atlantic Pet. Ltd. v. Minister Pet. Resources (2013) 12 KLR (pt. 337) 4393

157. State v. Isiaka (2013) 5 KLR (pt. 330) 2243

158. State v. John (2013) 5 KLR (pt. 330) 2539

159. State v. Lawal (2013) 2 KLR (pt. 325) 1181

160. State v. Rabiu (2013) 1-2 KLR (pt. 323) 563

161. Stephen v. State (2013) 3 KLR (pt. 326) 1417

162. Tafidi v. Federal Republic of Nigeria (2013) 12 KLR (pt. 338) 4575

163. Tukuru v. Sabi (2013) 3 KLR (pt. 326) 1433

164. U.T.C. Nig. Plc. v. Lawal (2013) 8-12 KLR (pt. 336) 4133

165. Udo v. Registered Trustee of the Brotherhood of the Cross & Star (2013) 2 KLR (pt. 324) 847

166. Ugwu v. State (2013) 3 KLR (pt. 326) 1453

167. Ugwuanyi v. NICON Insurance Plc (2013) 1-2 KLR (pt. 323) 587

168. Ukachukwu v. Peoples Democratic Party (2013) 12 KLR (pt. 338) 4591

169. University of Jos v. Ikegwuoha (2013) 12 KLR (pt. 338) 4615

170. Usman v. State (2013) 5 KLR (pt. 330) 2569

171. Uwaifo v. Uwaifo (2013) 4 KLR (pt. 327) 1737

172. Uwazuruike v. A-G Federation (2013) 4 KLR (pt. 328) 1953

173. Vab Petroleum Inc. v. Momah (2013) 1 KLR (pt. 322) 249

174. Victor v. State (2013) 6 KLR (pt. 331) 2763

175. Yare v. National Salaries, Wages & Income Commission (2013) 5 KLR (pt. 329) 2267

176. Yisi Nig. Ltd. v. Trade Bank Plc. (2013) 2 KLR (pt. 324) 863

LIST OF SELECTED NOVEL COURT OF APPEAL CASES

Oghoyone v. Oghoyone (2013) 6 KLR (pt. 332) 3071 CA

Yakubu v. Ida (2013) 6 KLR (pt. 331) 2823 CA

Kubor v. Dickson (2013) 6 KLR (pt. 331) 2781 CA

Continental Sales Ltd. v. R. Shipping Inc. (2013) 6 KLR (pt. 332) 3053 CA

SUBJECT MATTER CONTENTS

ALL SUPREME COURT 2013 DECISIONS

ACCIDENTS ......................................... 4645

ACTIONS .............................................................. 4645

ADJOURNMENTS ...................................... 4656

ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES ............................... 4656

ADMINISTRATIVE LAW ..................................................... 4658

AFFIDAVITS ............................................................... 4659

AGREEMENTS .............................................. 4661

ALIBI ............................................................................... 4662

APPEALS .......................................................... 4663

ARMED ROBBERY ........................................................... 4695

BAIL ....................................................................... 4696

BANKING ................................................. 4696

CERTIORARI ................................................................ 4697

CHARGES ..................................................... 4697

CHIEFTAINCY MATTERS ................................................. 4700

COMPANY LAW .......................................................... 4701

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW ................................................. 4702

CONTEMPT OF COURT ............................. 4708

CONTRACTS ........................................................ 4708

CONVEYANCING ......................................................... 4711

CONVICTION ................................................ 4711

CORROBORATION ......................................................... 4716

COSTS ...................................................... 4717

COURT MARTIAL .................................................. 4717

COURT PROCESSES ..................................................... 4717

COURTS ............................................................ 4722

CRIME ............................................................................. 4762

CRIMINAL LAW ....................................................... 4762

CRIMINAL LAW & PROCEDURE .................... 4764

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ............................................... 4764

CROSS EXAMINATION ..................................................... 4790

CULTISM .................................................... 4790

CUSTOMARY LAW ............................................... 4791

DAMAGES ....................................................................... 4792

DEBTS ................................................. 4794

DEEDS ................................................................ 4795

SUBJECT MATTER CONTENTS ALL SC

DISCLAIMER ..................................................................... 4795

DOCUMENTS ......................................................... 4795

ELECTION PETITIONS .......................... 4798

ELECTIONS .......................................................... 4799

EQUITY ............................................................................ 4802

ESTOPPEL ................................................ 4803

EVIDENCE ............................................................ 4804

EXAMINATION MALPRACTICE ........................................ 4839

EXPERT OPINION ................................................... 4839

EXPERT WITNESSES ..................................... 4839

FAIR HEARING ............................................................... 4839

FAMILY LAW ...................................................... 4843

FRAUD ........................................................................ 4844

FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS ............................ 4844

GOVERNMENT ....................................................... 4844

IDENTIFICATION PARADE ............................................... 4844

INJUNCTIONS .................................................... 4846

INTERESTS ..................................................................... 4847

INTERLOCUTORY APPLICATIONS ................. 4848

INTERNATIONAL LAW .............................................. 4848

JUDGMENTS ................................................... 4848

JUDICIAL PRECEDENTS ................................................... 4858

JURISDICTION ....................................................... 4862

JUSTICE ..................................................... 4874

LAND LAW ...................................................................... 4878

LAND USE ACT ..................................................... 4884

LANDLORD & TENANT ............................ 4884

LEGAL DRAFTING ................................................ 4885

LEGAL PRACTITIONERS ................................................ 4885

LEGISLATION .................................................. 4889

LEGISLATURE ................................................................. 4890

LIBEL ............................................. 4891

LOCUS STANDI ............................................................... 4891

MANDAMUS .......................................... 4891

MANSLAUGHTER ............................................... 4892

MASTER & SERVANT ..................................................... 4892

MATRIMONIAL CAUSES ......................... 4895

MOTIONS .................................................................. 4895

SUBJECT MATTER CONTENTS ALL SC

MURDER .......................................................... 4897

NEGLIGENCE .................................................................. 4902

NO CASE SUBMISSION ....................................... 4903

OBJECTIONS ............................................ 4903

ORDERS OF COURT ...................................................... 4906

PARTIES ................................................................ 4910

PLEADINGS ..................................................................... 4924

POLICE ...................................................... 4929

POLITICS ................................................................... 4930

PRACTICE & PROCEDURE ........................... 4930

PROPERTY LAW ............................................................... 4940

RAPE ................................................................... 4941

RES JUDICATA .......................................... 4941

ROBBERY ...................................... 4942

ROBBERY & FIREARMS ..................................... 4942

RULES OF COURT .......................................................... 4942

SALE OF GOODS ........................................... 4946

SIGNATURES ............................... 4947

SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE ...................................... 4947

STATUTES ................................................ 4947

STAY OF EXECUTION ..................................................... 4952

SUPREME COURT ..................................... 4952

TECHNICALITIES ............................................................ 4960

TORTS ................................................................. 4960

TOURISM ......................................... 4961

TOWN PLANNING ......................................................... 4962

TRADE DISPUTES ........................................... 4962

TREASON ............................................ 4962

TRESPASS ........................................................................ 4962

TRIBUNALS ............................................. 4963

UNDEFENDED SUITS ................................................... 4964

WAIVER ........................................................... 4967

WILLS ............................................................................... 4967

WORDS & PHRASES ............................................. 4968

WRIT OF SUMMONS ....................................................... 4973

SUBJECT MATTER CONTENTS NOVEL COURT

OF APPEAL CASES

AGREEMENTS ................................................................. 4974

APPEALS ................................................................ 4974

ARBITRATION ................................................................... 4976

BANKING ............................................ 4977

COMPUTER EVIDENCE ....................................... 4977

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW ................................................... 4977

CONTRACTS ............................................ 4978

COURTS .................................................................... 4978

DOCUMENTS .................................................. 4979

ELECTION PETITIONS .......................... 4980

ELECTIONS .......................................................... 4980

ELECTRONIC EVIDENCE .......................... 4981

EQUITY .................................................................. 4981

EVIDENCE ........................................................................ 4981

FAIR HEARING ..................................... 4983

FAMILY LAW .................................................................... 4983

JUDICIAL PRECEDENTS ...................................... 4983

JUSTICE .................................................... 4983

MATRIMONIAL CAUSES ................................................. 4983

OBJECTIONS .................................................... 4984

ORDERS OF COURT ......................................................... 4984

PARTIES ................................................................... 4984

PLEADINGS .................................................... 4984

PRACTICE & PROCEDURE ............................................. 4984

PROPERTY LAW ................................. 4985

STATUTES ................................................................... 4985

TRIBUNALS ..................................................... 4985

WORDS & PHRASES ............................................... 4986