SCOA MOTORS, ONITSHA & ANOR. VS CHINWUBA ABUMCHUKWU
August 15, 2025ANTHONY UGWU VS THE STATE
August 15, 2025Legalpedia Citation: (1973) Legalpedia (SC) 95153
In the Supreme Court of Nigeria
Fri Apr 13, 1973
Suit Number: SC. 64/1972
CORAM
ELIAS JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT
SOWEMIMO JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT
IRIKEFE JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT
PARTIES
ABEL ASOGWA APPELLANTS
RESPONDENTS
AREA(S) OF LAW
SUMMARY OF FACTS
The appellant was tried on a charge of unlawfully killing of one Michael Ugwudoha at Edem, Nsukka, on the 10th day of January, 1971. The trial was held at the Enugu High Court and the appellant was convicted and sentenced to death. The appellant appealed to the Supreme Court against the conviction.
HELD
The Court held that it was satisfied that the findings were in accordance with the evidence accepted by the Chief Justice.
ISSUES
None
RATIONES DECIDENDI
WHEN DEFENCES OF DRUNKENESS AND PROVOCATION CANNOT BE USED
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CASES CITED
None
STATUTES REFERRED TO
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