JOAB U. EZOMO V GEORGE B.L. OYAKHIRE
July 24, 2025SYLVESTER OGBOMOR V THE STATE
July 24, 2025Legalpedia Citation: (1985) Legalpedia (SC) 11111
In the Supreme Court of Nigeria
Fri Feb 15, 1985
Suit Number: SC. 66/1983
CORAM
IRIKEFE, JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT
NNAMANI, JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT
UWAIS, JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT
KAWU, JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT
OPUTA, JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT
PARTIES
ASIRU GBADOMOSITUANI OLAPADEKARIMU AKANDE (For themselves and on behalf of Alalubosa Family) APPELLANTS
RESPONDENTS
AREA(S) OF LAW
SUMMARY OF FACTS
The plaintiffs’ claim before the Ibadan High Court was for Declaration of customary title to a piece or parcel of land, Damages of N400.00 for acts of trespass being committed by the defendants, their servants and/or agents and Perpetual injunction restraining the defendants from committing other acts of trespass.
HELD
APPEAL DISMISSED WITH OF N300.00 TO THE RESPONDENTS
ISSUES
None
RATIONES DECIDENDI
ANY PARTY WHO SUE FOR A DECLARATION OF A CUSTOMARY TITLE OF PIECE OF LAND MUST PROVE THAT HE HAS A STRONG TITLE
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