ADETUNJI V MAKINDE
July 29, 2025AKPAI MAYAKI V THE STATE
July 29, 2025Legalpedia Citation: (1981) Legalpedia (SC) 19111
In the Supreme Court of Nigeria
Thu Jun 18, 1981
Suit Number: SC. 58/1979
CORAM
GEORGR S. SOWEMIMO, CHIEF JUSTICE OF NIGERIA
KAYODE ESO, JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT
DANIEL O. IBEKWE, JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT br/>
ANTHONY N. ANIAGOLU, JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT
AYO G. IRIKEFE, JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT
PARTIES
UDO BEN IDIANG APPELLANTS
RESPONDENTS
AREA(S) OF LAW
SUMMARY OF FACTS
The appellant appealed against a conviction for murder 7 months after the Federal Supreme Court struck out his appeal.
HELD
The court struck out the appeal
ISSUES
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RATIONES DECIDENDI
TIME WITHIN WHICH AN APPELLANT MAY APPEAL TO THE SUPREME COURT IN MURDER CASES
An appellant has a period of 30 days within which to appeal in a case of murder, i.e a capital offence. Under Section 31 of the Supreme Court Act (No. 12 of 1960), court cannot grant an extension of time within which to appeal in such cases – Irikefe J.S.C
CASES CITED
STATUTES REFERRED TO
The Supreme Court Act (No. 12 of 1960)
