M.A. ALATISHE VS H.R. SANYAOLUN
September 3, 2025EZEANI VS EJIKE
September 3, 2025Legalpedia Citation: (1964-12) Legalpedia 59375 (SC)
In the Supreme Court of Nigeria
Holden at Lagos
Wed Dec 23, 1964
Suit Number: FSC 473/1964
CORAM
BRETT, JUSTICE SUPREME COURT
ONYEAMA, JUSTICE SUPREME COURT
AJEGBO, JUSTICE SUPREME COURT
PARTIES
APPELLANTS
THE STATE
RESPONDENTS
AREA(S) OF LAW
CRIMINAL LAW, MURDER, INSANITY
SUMMARY OF FACTS
The appellant was convicted at the court below of the offence of murder.
HELD
The court held that the defence of insanity does not avail the appellant and accordingly dismissed his appeal
ISSUES
Whether the defence of insanity availed the appellant
RATIONES DECIDENDI
WHEN DEFENCE OF DELUSION WILL NOT AVAIL ACCUSED
Not Available
CASES CITED
Thamu of Guyuk v. The Queen 14 WA.C.A. 372
STATUTES REFERRED TO
Criminal Code.
