IN RE: A.C. ABUAH
August 15, 2025CHIEF SAM WARRI ESI VS THE CHIEF SECRETARY TO THE FEDERATION OF NIGERIA & ORS
August 15, 2025Legalpedia Citation: (1973) Legalpedia (SC) 11969
In the Supreme Court of Nigeria
Fri Nov 23, 1973
Suit Number: SC. 311/1973
CORAM
ELIAS, CHIEF JUSTICE, NIGERIA
BELLO, JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT
IRIKEFE, JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT
PARTIES
MADAM ROSE FADIYO APPELLANTS
RESPONDENTS
AREA(S) OF LAW
SUMMARY OF FACTS
The plaintiff claimed against the defendant a declaration of title of ownership to a piece of land situated at Benin City which was encroached upon by the defendant.
HELD
The Court held that the learned Judge of the High Court, after allowing the appeal, should not have restored the judgment of the customary court.
ISSUES
None
RATIONES DECIDENDI
DECLARATION OF TITLE OF OWNERSHIP TO A PIECE OF LAND
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CASES CITED
None
STATUTES REFERRED TO
1. Customary Courts Edict of the Mid-Western State (No. 38 of 1966)
