MATTHEW BABALOLA & ANOR V. THE STATE
August 29, 2025MONDAY ENWELIKU V. THE STATE
August 29, 2025Legalpedia Citation: (1970) Legalpedia (SC) 28118
In the Supreme Court of Nigeria
Fri Feb 20, 1970
Suit Number: SC 287/1969
CORAM
COKER, JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT
LEWIS, JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT
OBASEKE, JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT
PARTIES
EGBO OJOJO APPELLANTS
RESPONDENTS
AREA(S) OF LAW
SUMMARY OF FACTS
The appellant was convicted for murder on 14th July 1969 but signed his notice of appeal on 27th September 1969 and filed same on 3rd October 1969.
HELD
The court held that the notice of appeal was filed out of the 30 days period provided for by section 31 of the Supreme Court Act and that the appeal lacks merit.
ISSUES
Whether the appellants notice of appeal is competent.
RATIONES DECIDENDI
IMPORTANCE OF FILLING NOTICE OF APPEAL WITHIN TIME
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CASES CITED
Frubide v. The State SC. 107/69 of the 26th of June, 1969
STATUTES REFERRED TO
The Supreme Court Act
