DANJUMA JCA (Delivering the Lead Judgment): This is an appeal against the decision of Hon. Justice A.O Odusola of the High Court of Ondo State, sitting at Akure Judicial Division delivered on 21 June 2014 wherein the learned trial judge entered judgment in favour of the claimant. The claimant, now respondent by a writ of summons and a statement of claim dated and filed 10 September 2013 respectively, commenced this action against the defendant herein the appellant claiming the following reliefs:
A declaration that the claimant is entitled to the statutory right of occupancy in respect of the land A located at No. 55, Odundun Road, Akure with all the appurtenances thereof measuring about 7819 square feet as contained in the approved site plan obtained by the claimant from the Akure District Drawing Office dated 30/8/56 and registered as No. 46/56.
A declaration that the wanton and forceful taking over of a portion of the land measuring about 15feet x 30 feet by the defendant on 14 Janu…