Legalpedia Citation: (2010) Legalpedia (SC) 81418
In the Supreme Court of Nigeria
HOLDEN AT ABUJA
Thu Mar 25, 2010
Suit Number: SC.153/2006
CORAM
UDO UDOMA
MUHAMMADU LAWAL UWAIS, CHIEF JUSTICENIGERIA
PARTIES
G. M. O. NWORAH & SONS CO. LTD APPELLANTS
AFAM AKPUTA RESPONDENTS
AREA(S) OF LAW
SUMMARY OF FACTS
The respondent filed a suit under the undefended list against the appellant as professional fees for services allegedly rendered. The trial court granted part of the respondent’s application. They both appealed and cross-appealed. The court allowed the cross-appeal. The appellant has further appealed.
HELD
Appeal was allowed and judgment of the lower court was set aside and case remitted to the trial court to be tried under the general cause list by another judge.
ISSUES
Not Available.
RATIONES DECIDENDI
CASES CITED
1. Maja v. Samouris (2002) 7 NWLR (Pt. 765) at page 102,|2. Eko Odume v. Ume Nnachi (1964) 1 All NLR 324
STATUTES REFERRED TO
Not Available.|