OGUNDARE, J.S.C. (Delivering the Leading Judgment): There existed an organisation known as the Ufuma Practical Praying Band with headquarters at Ufuma in the Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State. It had a branch in Kano where the 1st defendant in these proceedings lived for many years. Sometime in June 1978 seven members of this organisation met and agreed among themselves to plan and finance the formation of a company to manufacture biscuits. The plaintiff and the 1st defendants were among these seven members. Series of meetings were held and contributions made towards the objective. It would appear, however, that the financial burden of the formation of the company fell mostly on the plaintiff and the 1st defendant. A legal practitioner, Mrs. Uche Offia-Nwali (now dead) was briefed by the 1st defendant to incorporate the company. She filed the necessary documents required by the Companies Act. 1968 for the incorporation of a private company with limited liability. Among the…
EZEONWU
V.
ONYECHI & ORS.
(1996) JELR 46154 (SC)
Supreme Court 27 Feb 1996 Nigeria
BriefBot Summary
- Key Facts: The plaintiff and 1st defendant, along with others, agreed in 1978 to form City Biscuits Manufacturing Company Ltd for a biscuit business, with each making financial contributions. The plaintiff’s name and purported signature a
Case Details
Suit Number:SC.275/1991
Judges:SALIHU MODIBBO ALFA BELGORE JSC
IDRIS LEGBO KUTIGI JSC
MICHAEL EKUNDAYO OGUNDARE JSC
YEKINI OLAYIWOLA ADIO JSC
ANTHONY IKECHUKWU IGUH JSC
Counsel:Dr. J.O. Ibik, SANM.V.C. Ozioko For Appellant
Chief (Dr.) E. Ume, SANL. Afolabi For Respondent
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