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On effect of parties giving different names to land in dispute
Case Law

On effect of parties giving different names to land in dispute

Atanda v. Iliasu [2013] 6 NWLR (Pt. 1351) 529 at 555, paras. C-D, per Ogunbiyi, JSC: “The law is trite that ascribing different names to land by parties is immaterial for purpose of proving identity of land.” Notes: The law is that the identity of land in dispute can be proved by: (1) The plaintiff adducing […]

The Appellant can sign Notice of Appeal.
Case Law

The Appellant can sign Notice of Appeal.

Adeneye v. Yaro [2013] 3 NWLR (Pt. 1342) 625 at 631, paras. H-C, per Jauro, JCA: “The requirement of the law is that a Notice of Appeal should be signed by the appellant or his legal practitioner…” Notes: See also USMAN v. RUWA (2017) LPELR-41990(CA). A Notice of Appeal is a very important document. It […]

On duty on court to obey cause list
Case Law

On duty on court to obey cause list

Pam v. Mohammed [2008] 16 NWLR (Pt. 1112) 1 at 83-84, paras. G-C, per Tobi, JSC (of blessed memory): “A cause list in our jurisprudence is a list showing or indicating the cases to be taken by the court for the day. It includes the action to be taken in each case and counsel to […]

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