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ERASTUS OKOROMADU & ANOR VS THE STATE

Legalpedia Citation: (1975) Legalpedia (SC) 84261

In the Supreme Court of Nigeria

Fri Dec 12, 1975

Suit Number: SC. 426/1974

CORAM


COKER JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT

SOWEMIMO JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT

IBEKWE JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT


PARTIES


ERASTUS MERENGBEYI OKOROMADULONDON OPI A. OKOTETE APPELLANTS


RESPONDENTS


AREA(S) OF LAW



SUMMARY OF FACTS

The two appellants in this suit were convicted for contempt act arising out of their action during the hearing of a civil matter in the High Court. Each appellant was sentenced to a term of six months imprisonment. Not satisfied with their sentences, they appealed to the court of appeal and further to the Supreme Court.


HELD


The appeal was dismissed.


ISSUES


Whether In spite of the legal representations of the two appellants, they personally conducted themselves in a manner that constituted the worst acts of contempt on the face of the court.


RATIONES DECIDENDI


CONVICTION FOR CONTEMPT IN COURT


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CASES CITED



STATUTES REFERRED TO



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