THE NIGERIAN PRODUCE MARKETING BOARD VS A. O. ADEWUNMI
July 15, 2025NWATURUOCHA VS THE STATE
July 15, 2025Legalpedia Citation: (1990) Legalpedia (SC) 66711
In the Supreme Court of Nigeria
HOLDEN AT ABUJA
Thu Jun 28, 1990
Suit Number: SC.180/1993
CORAM
M.L. UWAIS
OLAJIDE OLATAWURA., JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT
A.I. IGUH
PARTIES
BENIN RUBBER PRODUCERS CO-OPERATIVE MARKETING UNION LIMITED. APPELLANTS
S.O. OJOJOACHIN EBEILUIGBUHI OSEYOMON RESPONDENTS
AREA(S) OF LAW
SUMMARY OF FACTS
SUMMARY OF FACTS
The Plaintiff sued the defendant for detinue for the return of lorry with reg. no. BD 803 B. Judgment was given in favour of the plaintiff the defendants, appealed to the court of appeal which allowed the appeal. The 2nd defendant and the plaintiff appealed.
HELD
The court held that the main appeal is dismissed with costs in favour of the respondent.
ISSUES
Where or not there was a valued counterclaim before the court.
RATIONES DECIDENDI
CASES CITED
(1) Bonik Motors Ltd vs. Wema Bank 1983 6 SC 158.|(2) Military Governor, Ondo State vs. Adewunmi (1988) 3 NWLR Part 62 280.
STATUTES REFERRED TO
(1) Coop Societies Law Cap 45 Former Bendel State 1976|(2) Public Officers Protection Law.|
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