ABEL ASOGWA VS THE STATE
August 15, 2025S.M.B ALOMASOJO VS NELLY ELSIE IBRU
August 15, 2025Legalpedia Citation: (1973) Legalpedia (SC) 58106
In the Supreme Court of Nigeria
Fri Apr 13, 1973
Suit Number: SC. 97/1972
CORAM
COKER, JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT
SOWEMIMO, JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT
BABALAKIN,JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT
PARTIES
ANTHONY UGWU APPELLANTS
RESPONDENTS
AREA(S) OF LAW
SUMMARY OF FACTS
The accused/appellant went to attack the deceased because he injured his father and killed him in retaliation. His reference of intoxication and self defence were rejected and his appeal was dismissed.
HELD
The court held that the appeal lacks merit and hereby fails.
ISSUES
Whether the finding of fact of overwhelming evidence against the appellant can be distributed by the appellate court.
RATIONES DECIDENDI
ELEMENT OF PROOF BEYOND REASONABLE DOUBT
Where there is over whelming evidence against the accused/appellant, proof beyond reasonable doubt requirement has been met.- Per Sowemimo JSC.
CASES CITED
STATUTES REFERRED TO
