THE CHIEF OF AIR STAFF & ORS V. WING COMMANDER P. E. IYEN
June 10, 2025AUGUSTUS A. NDUKABA V. CHIEF SILAS M. KOLOMO
June 10, 2025Legalpedia Citation: (2005) Legalpedia (SC) 86101
In the Supreme Court of Nigeria
Tue Jan 18, 2005
Suit Number: SC. 303/2000
CORAM
FATAI WILLIAMS, AG, JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT
PARTIES
C.G.G. (NIGERIA) LIMITED APPELLANTS
RESPONDENTS
AREA(S) OF LAW
SUMMARY OF FACTS
The Respondent as plaintiff sued the Appellant at the Omoku High Court, Rivers State for a total sum of N3,120,000 for special and general damages. The Appellant via a motion challenged the jurisdiction of the court. In refusal of the application, an appeal was made to the Court of Appeal which made an order remitting the case back to the High Court, hence this appeal.
HELD
Allowing the appeal
ISSUES
NONE
RATIONES DECIDENDI
CASES CITED
1. Shell Petroleum Development Co. of Nigeria Ltd. V. Maxon (2001) 9 NWLR (Pt. 719) 5412. Barry V. Eric (1998) 8 NWLR (Pt. 562) 4043. Compagnie Genrrale De Geophysigue (Nig.) Ltd. V. Assagbara (2001) 1 NWLR (Pt. 693) 155.4. Okulate V. Awosanya (2000) 2 NWLR (Pt. 646) 530;
STATUTES REFERRED TO
1. Explosives Regulations, Cap. 117, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 1990 2. Federal High Court (Amendment) Decree No.60 of 19913. Supreme Court Act, Cap. 424, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 19904. Supreme Court Act, Cap. S15, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004.?
