In those letters admissions were made that the Clan headship of Okpekpe was by rotation between the two kindreds forming the Clan. That was the last…

The principle of law that evidence must be led to support averments in a statement of claim does not require a plaintiff to recite viva voce…

The procedure adopted by the learned trial Judge is at best a technical error which is not substantial and it did not lead to miscarriage of…

There is no set style which must be followed by trial courts when writing judgments. Judges must no doubt differ in the procedure and style which…

Sections 6(1) and (2) of the Bendel State Traditional Rulers and Chiefs Edict of 1979 provides: '6(1) Every draft declaration of a competent traditional council approved…

With such concurrent findings of fact, fully supported by evidence, oral and documentary, this court cannot interfere with the judgment of the lower court unless special…

It is well accepted in our jurisprudence that where a person by words or conduct made to another a clear and unequivocal representation of a fact…

Certainly, it will be inequitable for anyone, such as the respondent herein to enjoy the liberty of making statements by himself or through his accredited agents…

The above reproduced paragraphs of the parties' pleadings eloquently attest to the fact that the parties substantially joined issues on the vexed question of the dishonour…

The legal consequences of dispensing with notice of dishonour is provided in section 50(2)(b) of the Bills of Exchange Act which states, '(b) by waiver express…

It is common ground on the pleadings that these cheques in all to the value of N185,650.00 were paid 'in or about December 1978/June 1979' into…

As for prayer (d), the respondents are sought to be cited for contempt. But there is no subsisting order of the court which the respondents have…