Just Decided Cases

M. ALI & ANOR VS THE STATE

Legalpedia Citation: (1988’01) Legalpedia (SC) 71116

In the Supreme Court of Nigeria

Fri Jan 15, 1988

Suit Number: SC. 203/1986

CORAM


ALEXANDER, JUSTICE COURT OF APPEAL


PARTIES


M. ALI

DANLADI ATTA

APPELLANTS 


THE STATE

RESPONDENTS 


AREA(S) OF LAW


Not Available

 


SUMMARY OF FACTS

The two appellants herein were charged before the Shaki High Court in Oyo State with murder contrary to Section 254(4) of the Criminal Code Cap. 28 of the Laws of Western Region of Nigeria, 1959 made applicable to Oyo State.

 


HELD


APPEAL DISMISSED

 


ISSUES


Not Available

 


RATIONES DECIDENDI


CIRCUMSTANCES WHERE THE DEFENCE OF PROVOCATION WILL NOT AVAIL A PERSON CHARGED FOR MURDER



CASES CITED


Not Avalable

 


STATUTES REFERRED TO


Not Available

 


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