D.O. ADENEKAN VS GLADYS WEY
August 15, 2025MOHAMADU ADAMU VS THE STATE
August 15, 2025Legalpedia Citation: (1973) Legalpedia (SC) 15711
In the Supreme Court of Nigeria
Thu May 17, 1973
Suit Number: SC. 156/1972
CORAM
COKER, JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT
BELLO, JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT
IRIKEFE, JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT
PARTIES
ISHOLA AKINLASO APPELLANTS
RESPONDENTS
AREA(S) OF LAW
SUMMARY OF FACTS
The suit commenced at the Upper Area Court concerning a land dispute. There were visits to the locus in quo and the Upper Area Court measured the land in dispute. This was considered along with the evidence that both parties showed. Judgment was given in favor of the plaintiff. The defendant, not satisfied with this decision, appealed to the High Court and further to the Supreme Court
HELD
The appeal was dismissed
ISSUES
That the witnesses whether at the trial or at the locus were not sworn.
The lack of certainty of the land in dispute and the conduct of the inspection at the locus in quo.
RATIONES DECIDENDI
CONFLICT ON LAND MATTER
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