Just Decided Cases

ISHOLA AKINLASO VS SUEBATA ILE ONIMAGO

Legalpedia 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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CASES CITED



STATUTES REFERRED TO



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