I. Lewis, J.S.C. (Delivering the Leading Judgment): We see no substance in this appeal. We think the learned trial Judge was entitled on the evidence before him to come to the conclusion that the plaintiff failed to prove publication of the libel complained of. The admission that the Daily Times was printed and published did not of itself establish publication. The appeal is accordingly dismissed with 37 guineas costs to respondents.
AJAKAIYE
V.
OKANDEJI & ORS.
(1972) JELR 39768 (SC)
Supreme Court 17 Jan 1972 Nigeria
BriefBot Summary
- The plaintiff appealed a trial court's dismissal of a libel claim, arguing that the admitted printing and publishing of the Daily Times established publication of the alleged defamatory material. - The appellate court held that the mere a
Case Details
Suit Number:SC.117/1971
Judges:IAN LEWIS Justice of The Supreme Court of Nigeria
CHARLES OLUSOJI MADARIKAN Justice of The Supreme Court of Nigeria
ATANDA FATAYI-WILLIAMS Justice of The Supreme Court of Nigeria
Justice of The Supreme Court of Nigeria
Counsel:Mr. R.A.B. Abari For Appellant
Mr. D .A. Akinloye For Respondent
Other Citations:AJAKAIYE v. OKANDEJI & 2 ORS. (1972) 1 S.C.
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