MUSDAPHER, JSC (Delivering the Lead Judgment): These are an appeal and a cross-appeal against the decision of the Court of Appeal, Lagos, given on the 8th of April, 2000 allowing the appeal of the defendant against the decision of the Lagos High Court Hunponu-Wusu, J, whereby he
KRAUS THOMPSON ORG. LTD
V.
UNIVERSITY OF CALABAR
(2004) JELR 57003 (SC)
Supreme Court 16 Apr 2004 Nigeria
BriefBot Summary
- The Supreme Court affirmed the Court of Appeal’s decision overturning the Lagos High Court's judgment, thus ruling in favor of the defendant. - Key legal principle: The appellate court holds the authority to reverse lower court decisions
Case Details
Suit Number:SC.127/2000
Judges:IDRIS LEGBO KUTIGI, JSC (Presided) ALOYSIUS IYORGYER KATSINA-ALU, JSC SAMSON ODEMWINGIE UWAIFO, JSC AKINTOLA OLUFEMI EJIWUNMI, JSC DAHIRU MUSDAPHER, JSC (Read the Lead Judgment)
Counsel:O. Jolaawo (with him, Miss. P. Tarfa, K. Olowokere and Miss O. Obiajulu) - for the Appellant/Cross-Respondent.
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Mrs. Sylvia Shinaba (with her, Mrs. M. O. Wayo) - for the Respondent/Cross-Appellant.
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