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Legalpedia Citation: (2013) Legalpedia (SC) 70701 In the Supreme Court of Nigeria HOLDEN AT ABUJA Thu Feb 21, 2013 Suit Number: SC.98/2004 CORAM CHIMA CENTUS NWEZE JUSTICE, […]
CORAM
CHIMA CENTUS NWEZE JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT
IBRAHIM TANKO MUHAMMED JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT
PARTIES
CHIEF S.S. OBARO APPELLANTS
ALHAJI SALE HASSAN RESPONDENTS
AREA(S) OF LAW
SUMMARY OF FACTS
Appeal
SUMMARY OF FACTS
In an action for recovery of debt, the Defendant /Respondent failed to file notice of intention to defend before the return date. The matter was placed under the undefended list and judgment was given in favour of the Plaintiff/Appellant. Upon appeal to the Court of Appeal, the decision of the trial court was reversed; this prompted the Plaintiff/Appellant appeal to the Supreme Court.
HELD
Appeal dismissed
ISSUES
Whether the appellant was not denied fair hearing in the determination of the respondent’s appeal by the court below (Grounds 1,2 and 3). Whether the Court of Appeal was right in the interpretation it gave, Order 23 Rules 1 and 2 of the High Court (Civil Procedure) Rules of FCT in the determination of the respondent’s appeal before it. (Grounds 4,5 and 6).
RATIONES DECIDENDI
CASES CITED
Musa Shaf Jnr.) & Anor Vs. DaRap Kwam & Ors, (2000) 8 NWLR (pt 670) 685, (2000) 2 NSCQR 802, (2000) LPELR 3031; Unity Bank Pic & Anor Vs. Bonari (2008) 2 SCM 193; Yadis Nig. Ltd. Vs. Great Nig, Insurance Company Ltd. (2007) 10 SCM 183.Idris Vs Archibonq (2001) 9 NWLR (Pt.718) 447 at 457 and 459, Equity Bank of Nigeria Ltd- Vs. Halilco Nigeria Ltd. (2006) 7 NWLR (pt 980) 568; Bavero Vs Mainasara & Sons Ltd. (2006) 8 NWLR (Pt.982) 391 at 425; (2006) 36 WRN 136. Chief Harold Sodipo Vs. LemninKainen Ov & Anor (No.2) (1986) 1 NWLR (pt 15) 220 at 230 – 231Mohammed vs. Olawunmi & Ors. (1990) 2 NWLR (pt 133) Jioreze Vs Okonkwo (1987) 3 NWLR (Pt.62) 737 at 744, Aqueze Vs Pan African Bank (1992) 4 NWLR (Pt.233) 76 at 98.U.T.C Nig Ltd, Vs. Pamates (1989) 3 SCNJ 79/124; (1989) 2 NWLR (Pt.103) 244.
STATUTES REFERRED TO
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