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Whether the only Valid Political Primary Is that which Is Conducted by the National Executive Committee of a Party

CASE TITLE: MUHAMMAD v. PDP & ORS (2022) LPELR-58984(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 28TH NOVEMBER, 2022 PRACTICE AREA: ELECTORAL MATTERS LEAD JUDGMENT: ITA GEORGE MBABA, J.C.A. SUMMARY OF JUDGMENT: INTRODUCTION: This appeal borders on the conduct of a primary election. FACTS: This appeal emanated from the Federal High Court. The gravamen of the Appellant’s contention at the trial is that…

Instance(s) in which an Action Will not be an Abuse of Court Process on Ground of Multiplicity of Actions

CASE TITLE: UNITY BANK PLC v. CLESON INVESTMENT LTD (2022) LPELR-59045(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 24TH NOVEMBER, 2022 PRACTICE AREA: CIVIL PROCEDURE LEAD JUDGMENT: UGOCHUKWU ANTHONY OGAKWU, J.C.A. SUMMARY OF JUDGMENT: INTRODUCTION: This appeal borders on Civil Procedure. FACTS: This appeal is against the judgment of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory delivered by Hon. Justice K….

Whether Suing a Political Party Automatically Makes its Candidates Parties to the Action

CASE TITLE: COLE v. APC & ORS (2022) LPELR-59154(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 15TH DECEMBER, 2022 PRACTICE AREA: ELECTORAL MATTERS LEAD JUDGMENT: MUHAMMAD IBRAHIM SIRAJO, J.C.A. SUMMARY OF JUDGMENT: INTRODUCTION: This appeal borders on Electoral Matters. FACTS: This appeal emanated from the Federal High Court, Port Harcourt Judicial Division. Before the Federal High Court, Port Harcourt Judicial Division, the…

The Law on Police Investigation

CASE TITLE: PROJECT ARCADE LTD & ANOR v. IGP & ORS (2022) LPELR-59127(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 13TH DECEMBER, 2022 PRACTICE AREA: CONSTITUTIONAL LAW LEAD JUDGMENT: MUHAMMAD IBRAHIM SIRAJO, J.C.A. SUMMARY OF JUDGMENT: INTRODUCTION: This appeal borders on the enforcement of fundamental rights. FACTS: This is an appeal against the decision of the High Court of Lagos State on 23rd…

Whether the Determination of the Delegates to Vote at the Primary Election of a Political Party Is Justiciable

CASE TITLE: INYANG & ORS v. INEC & ORS (2022) LPELR-59081(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 7TH DECEMBER, 2022 PRACTICE AREA: ELECTORAL MATTERS LEAD JUDGMENT: UGOCHUKWU ANTHONY OGAKWU, J.C.A. SUMMARY OF JUDGMENT: INTRODUCTION: This appeal borders on the justiciability of internal/domestic affairs of a political party. FACTS: This appeal emanated from the Federal High Court. The three Appellants are members…

Position Of The Law on the Adoption of Originating Summons Procedure for the Commencement of an Action

CASE TITLE: CALEB UNIVERSITY & ANOR v. ODERINDE & ORS (2022) LPELR-59123(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 13TH DECEMBER, 2022 PRACTICE AREA: CIVIL PROCEDURE LEAD JUDGMENT: MUHAMMAD IBRAHIM SIRAJO, J.C.A. SUMMARY OF JUDGMENT: INTRODUCTION: This appeal borders on civil procedure. FACTS: This is an appeal against the decision of the High Court of Lagos State in Suit No. IKD/925MJR/2016, delivered…

Whether an Accused Can Be Convicted of a Lesser Offence under The Law With Which He Was Charged But Punished Under A Different Law

CASE TITLE: ABDULFATAH MURTALA v. THE STATE (2022) LPELR-58945(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 18TH NOVEMBER, 2022 JUSTICES: ITA GEORGE MBABA JCA BOLOUKUROMO MOSES UGO JCA USMAN ALHAJI MUSALE JCA DIVISION: KANO PRACTICE AREA: CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE FACTS: The Appellant and three other persons (one could not be arraigned, being at large) went to the house of…

Is Knowledge of the Occurrence of the Event or Action Complained of Material in the Determination of when Time Begins to Run in a Pre-Election Matter

CASE TITLE: EZE v. UMAHI & ORS (2022) LPELR-59157(SC) JUDGMENT DATE: 9TH DECEMBER, 2022 JUSTICES: KUDIRAT MOTONMORI OLATOKUNBO KEKERE-EKUN, JSC MOHAMMED LAWAL GARBA, JSC HELEN MORONKEJI OGUNWUMIJU, JSC IBRAHIM MOHAMMED MUSA SAULAWA, JSC ADAMU JAURO, JSC PRACTICE AREA: ELECTORAL MATTER FACTS: On 28th May 2022, the 2nd respondent conducted its primary election to select its…

Whether an Accused Can Be Convicted and Sentenced in Absentia?

CASE TITLE: MAINA v. FRN (2022) LPELR-58942(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 24TH NOVEMBER, 2022 PRACTICE AREA: CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE LEAD JUDGMENT: UGOCHUKWU ANTHONY OGAKWU, J.C.A. SUMMARY OF JUDGMENT: INTRODUCTION: This appeal borders on Criminal law and Procedure. FACTS: The appeal is against the decision of the Federal High Court, Abuja Division, Coram Judice: Abang, J., delivered on 7th October…

Proper Order to be Made When a Suit is Discontinued/Withdrawn

CASE TITLE: BENJAMIN & ORS v. APC & ORS (2022) LPELR-59051(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 30TH NOVEMBER, 2022 PRACTICE AREA: PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE LEAD JUDGMENT: ADEMOLA SAMUEL BOLA, J.C.A. SUMMARY OF JUDGMENT: INTRODUCTION: This appeal borders on the withdrawal of a suit under the originating summons procedure. FACTS: This is an appeal against the decision of the Federal High…