C.G.G. (NIGERIA) LIMITED V. CHIEF LAWRENCE OGU
June 10, 2025CYRIACUS OGIDI & ORS V. THE STATE
June 10, 2025Legalpedia Citation: (2005) Legalpedia (SC) 18019
In the Supreme Court of Nigeria
Fri Jan 14, 2005
Suit Number: SC. 237/2000
CORAM
SALIHU MODIBBO ALFA BELGORE, JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT
NIKI TOBI, JSC (Lead Judgment), JUSTICE SUPREME COURT
PARTIES
AUGUSTUS A. NDUKABA(SUBSTITUTED BY LAZARUS I. NDUKABA) APPELLANTS
RESPONDENTS
AREA(S) OF LAW
SUMMARY OF FACTS
The Plaintiff/Appellant sued the Defendants/Respondents claiming inter alia for a declaration that the plaintiff is the person entitled to the control, management and enjoyment of the property known as Plot 138, Gborokiri (Borokiri) Layout (8 Etche Street) Port-Harcourt, a perpetual injunction. Judgment was entered against the plaintiff. The Court of Appeal affirmed same, hence this appeal.
HELD
Allowing the appeal
ISSUES
Whether the procedure whereby a substantial part of the defence up to judgment on the merits in the case was conducted in the absence of the plaintiff/appellant or counsel on his behalf, infringed the Rules of fair hearing.
RATIONES DECIDENDI
CASES CITED
1. Saliu V. Egeibon [1994] 6 NWLR (Pt. 348) 23 at 49 2. Sokefun V. Akinyemi [1980] 5-7 S.C.1.3. Otapo V. Sunmonu [1987] 2 NWLR (Pt. 58) 587 at 605,
STATUTES REFERRED TO
NONE
