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CHIEF THOMAS EKPEMUPOLO V. GODWIN EDREMODA

Legalpedia Citation: (2009) Legalpedia (SC) 11746

In the Supreme Court of Nigeria

Free Mar 27, 2009

Suit Number: SC. 35/2000

CORAM


CHRISTOPHER MITCHELL CHUKWUMA-ENEH

DAHIRU MUSDAPHER, JUSTICE. SUPREME COURT

GEORGE ADESOLA OGUNTADE, JUSTICE. SUPREME COURT

IKECHI FRANCIS OGBUAGU, JUSTICE. SUPREME COURT

FRANCIS FEDODE TABAI, JSC (Lead Judgment), JUSTICE. SUPREME COURT

GEORGE ADESOLA OGUNTADE, JUSTICE. SUPREME COURT


PARTIES


1. CHIEF THOMAS EKPEMUPOLO

2. MR. THOMPSON GBAMINIDO

3. MR. BENSON LAWEI4. CHIEF GOVERNOR EKPEMUPOLO

5. MR. PETER LAWEI(For themselves and on behalf of Kere Family of Egwa, Gbaramatu Clan, Warri)

APPELLANTS 


RESPONDENTS


AREA(S) OF LAW



SUMMARY OF FACTS

Both parties claimed declaration of title to land, compensation and an injunction. Judgment at the trial court was given to the 1st respondent. The appellant’s appeal to the Court of Appeal was dismissed hence this further appeal.


HELD


Appeal allowed


ISSUES


NONE


RATIONES DECIDENDI


WHEN DECLARATION OF TITLE WILL BE GRANTED


A declaration of title to a piece or parcel of land can only be granted if the definite precise, and accurate boundaries of it are established. And the onus of proof lies on the Plaintiff who seeks a declaration of title to land and for an injunction to establish with certainty and precision the area of land to which the claim relates. Per Tabai, JSC


CASES CITED


1. Obiora v. Osele (1989) 1 NWLR (Part 97) 279

2. Okedare v. Adebara (1994) 6 NWLR (Part 349) 157;

3. Agbonifo v. Aiwerioba (1988) 1 NWLR (Part 70) 325;

4. Onwuka v. Ediala (1989) 1 NWLR (Part 96) 182;

5. Kwadzo v. Adjei (1944) WACA 274;

6. Araba v. Asanlu (1980) 5-7 Sc 78

 


STATUTES REFERRED TO


NONE


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May 27, 2025

CHIEF THOMAS EKPEMUPOLO V. GODWIN EDREMODA

Legalpedia Citation: (2009) Legalpedia (SC) 11746 In the Supreme Court of Nigeria Free Mar 27, 2009 Suit Number: SC. 35/2000 CORAM CHRISTOPHER MITCHELL CHUKWUMA-ENEH DAHIRU MUSDAPHER, JUSTICE. […]