PAUL AMEH V. THE STATE
August 4, 2025FELIX O. OSAWARU V. SIMEON O. EZEIRUKA
August 4, 2025Legalpedia Citation: (1978-06) Legalpedia (SC) 51182
In the Supreme Court of Nigeria
Fri Jun 16, 1978
Suit Number: SC. 231/1976
CORAM
EMANUEL OBIOMA OGWUEGBU, JSC. JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT (Read the Leading Judgment)
IRIKEFE, JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT
OBASEKI, JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT
PARTIES
CHIEF NYONG ETIM & ORS
APPELLANTS
CHIEF BEN E.A. OYO & ORS
RESPONDENTS
AREA(S) OF LAW
PROPERTY LAW
SUMMARY OF FACTS
The plaintiffs (respondents) claimed against the defendants (appellants) a declaration of title that the plaintiffs are the titular owners in exclusive possession, occupation, enjoyment and/or use of the parcel of land in dispute.
HELD
The Supreme Court held that in an action for title to land, the onus is always on the plaintiff to establish an entitlement to a land mass with ascertainable boundaries.
ISSUES
Whether the learned Judge erred in law in granting a declaration of title to the plaintiffs
RATIONES DECIDENDI
DISPUTE ON LAND MATTER
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CASES CITED
Udofia v. Afia 6 WACA p. 216
Sakpaku v. Ahiaku 8 WACA p. 76
STATUTES REFERRED TO
Not Available
