Judgment

1. OBA YEKINI ELEGUSHI 2. CHIEF KEHINDE H. ELEGUSHI 3. CHIEF K.O. BAKARE 4. CHIEF N.A.B. ELEGUSHI 5. CHIEF MURPHY ADETORO (For themselves and on behalf of Elegushi Royal Family) Appellants And 1. SARATA OSENI 2. A.B. TOKOSI MAIYEGUN 3. WASIU ARIMI 4. ALHAJI ADIO MAIYEGUN 5. ALHAJI SAMODIUN MAIYEGUN Respondents

Court: Supreme Court of Nigeria
Division: Abuja
Date: 15/07/2005

The appeal was dismissed. The Supreme Court held that the plaintiffs failed to prove a superior or better title to the land in dispute to entitle them to forfeiture and possession against the defendants who were in exclusive possession. Consequently, the judgment of the Court…

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