JIMOH AKINFOLARIN ALHAJI Y.K. HAMMED ALLI YUSUF V SOLOMON OLUWOLE AKINNOLA
July 18, 2025MOBIL OIL (NIG.) LIMITED VS CHIEF J. O. AGADAIGHO
July 18, 2025Legalpedia Citation: (1988-04) Legalpedia (SC) 19138
In the Supreme Court of Nigeria
Fri Apr 29, 1988
Suit Number: SC 94/1987.
CORAM
OBASEKI
U. MOHAMMED, JUSTICE SUPREME COURT
KARIBI-WHYTE
NNAMANI
PARTIES
INTERCONTRACTORS NIG. LTD
APPELLANTS
NAT. PROVIDENT FUND MGT. BOARD
RESPONDENTS
AREA(S) OF LAW
Not Available
SUMMARY OF FACTS
The appellants claimed against the Appellant as defendant the arrears of contributions due in respect of National Provident Fund deductions made by it on behalf of its employees.
HELD
APPEAL DISMISSED
ISSUES
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RATIONES DECIDENDI
CIRCUMSTANCES WHERE A PARTY COULD SUE AND BE SUED IN THEIR OWN CORPORATE NAME
“It is without any doubt that the Appellant could sue and be sued in their own corporate name even though a Receiver/Manager has been appointed to manage its assets.” PER KARIBI WHYTE J.S.C
CASES CITED
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STATUTES REFERRED TO
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