Just Decided Cases

BUSARI AYINDE AND OTHERS VS ADEDOKUN AKANJI AND OTHERS

Legalpedia Citation: (1988-01) Legalpedia (SC) 81013

In the Supreme Court of Nigeria

Fri Jan 22, 1988

Suit Number: SC 196/1985

CORAM


ALEXANDER, JUSTICE COURT OF APPEAL


PARTIES


BUSARI AYINDELASISI LADAPOALHAJI ALI OYELEKE

APPELLANTS 


ADEDOKUN AKANJI AND OTHERS

RESPONDENTS 


AREA(S) OF LAW


Not Available

 


SUMMARY OF FACTS

The plaintiffs claims for the sum of N5,000.00 being general damages for continuing trespass committed by the defendants on the plaintiffs land, Injunction to restrain the 2nd -10th defendants, their servants or agents from committing further acts of trespass on the said land, declaration that the 1st defendant has no right to disturb the occupation of the tenants whose names and holding are shown on the plan L&LD1884A In respect of their holdings whilst their tenancy still subsists.

 


HELD


APPEAL ALLOWED

 


ISSUES


Not Available

 


RATIONES DECIDENDI


POWER OF THE SUPERIOR COURT TO ALLOW ANY APPEAL WITH MERRIT


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CASES CITED


Not Avaiilable

 


STATUTES REFERRED TO


Not Avalable

 


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