Gani Fawehinmi v. Akilu (1987)
lawpedia Explore the landmark case Gani Fawehinmi v. Akilu (1987). Learn how it revolutionized locus standi and public interest litigation in Nigeria, empowering citizens to challenge state inaction. Essential for law…
Cases
Case: Ojukwu v. Governor of Lagos State (1986)
Ojukwu v. Governor of Lagos State (1986): A Definitive Case Analysis for Nigerian Law Students Introduction In the annals of Nigerian jurisprudence, few cases have articulated the principles of the…
CASE: Adeka v Vaatia
Facts of the case: The Plaintiff Respondent claimed against the defendants /appellant at the trial court the sum of N54,300 as special damages for breach of a building contract between…
CASE: Chukwu v Diala
Facts of the case: The appellants, at the Owerri High Court, instituted an action for declaration of title to a piece of land, damages and injunction against the respondents herein,…
CASE: Ania v Emodi
Facts of the case: The appellants as plaintiffs filed two individual cases in the Chief Magistrate’s Court, against the respondent as defendant in respect of contiguous lands each claiming a…
Case: Ataguba & Co. V Gura Nig. Ltd. (2005)
Ataguba & Co. V Gura Nig. Ltd. (2005) Facts of the case: The appellant, a firm of legal practitioners, obtained judgment in favor of Inland Bank Nig. Plc in the…