OQUA OTOP ASI ABANG V. EFFIOM OKON EFFIOM & ORS
August 8, 2025OSUNMBA & ALADUN FAMILIES VS ALHAJI A. MOLAKE
August 8, 2025Legalpedia 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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