LASISI LASUPO ALLI V CHIEF J.O. IKUSEBIALA
July 23, 2025ALHAJI GANIYU AMOKOMOWO V ALHAJI IMAM GAFARU ANDU
July 23, 2025Legalpedia Citation: (1985) Legalpedia (SC) 11111
In the Supreme Court of Nigeria
Fri May 3, 1985
Suit Number: SC. 4/1984
CORAM
IRIKEFE, JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT
UWAIS, JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT
COKER, JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT
KARIBI-WHYTE, JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT
KAWU, JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT
PARTIES
PAULINA A. DANIELIKEJA AREA PLANNING AUTHORITY APPELLANTS
RESPONDENTS
AREA(S) OF LAW
SUMMARY OF FACTS
The Respondent instituted these proceedings in consequence of the demolition claiming against both the Appellant and the Ikeja Town Planning Authority, the sum of N2,000.00 (Two thousand Naira) special and general damages for trespass and for an order of injunction
HELD
APPEAL ALLOWED
ISSUES
Whether the trial court and the Court of Appeal were right in their respective decision to the effect that the Defendant failed to prove a better title than the Respondent to the land in dispute
RATIONES DECIDENDI
ANY PARTY CLAIMING A LEGAL TITLE TO AN ESTATE MUST ESTABLISH A BETTER TITLE
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STATUTES REFERRED TO
