AKAI AKPAN UDO EKWERE V. THE STATE
July 29, 2025UDO BEN IDIANG V. THE STATE
July 29, 2025Legalpedia Citation: (1981) Legalpedia (CA) 52111
In the Court of Appeal
Wed Jul 15, 1981
Suit Number: FCA/I/126/77
CORAM
MAHMUD MOHAMMED – JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT
JUSTICE, COURT OF APPEAL
LATIF JUNAID DOSUNMU
PARTIES
BENJAMIN ADETUNJI APPELLANTS
RESPONDENTS
AREA(S) OF LAW
SUMMARY OF FACTS
The Plaintiff /Respondent at the Grade “A” Customary Court sued the Defendant /Appellant for a declaration of title to a piece or parcel of land called ESIJE situate at Sabo Quarters University of Ife Road.The trial Court dismissed the claims of the Plaintiff/Respondent after hearing both parties. Dissatisfied with the dismissal of his claims, the Plaintiff/Respondent appealed to the High Court at Ile- Ife where the judgment of the trial Court was reversed in favour of the Plaintiff/Respondent. Aggrieved, the Defendant/Appellant has appealed to this Court.
HELD
Appeal Allowed.
ISSUES
None
RATIONES DECIDENDI
CASES CITED
STATUTES REFERRED TO
None

