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TIMOTHY
V.
OFORKA & ANOR.

(2007) JELR 48335 (CA)

Court of Appeal 30 Apr 2007 Nigeria
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- The plaintiffs claimed that the defendants violated their fundamental rights as guaranteed by the Constitution of Nigeria. - The trial court ruled in favor of the plaintiffs. - The defendants appealed the decision. - The appellant argued

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Suit Number:CA/E/108M/2003
Judges:JAMES OGENYI OGEBE Justice of The Court of Appeal of Nigeria SOTONYE DENTON-WEST Justice of The Court of Appeal of Nigeria JIMI OLUKAYODE BADA Justice of The Court of Appeal of Nigeria
Counsel:Parties not represented For Appellant Appellant though not a lawyer appeared for himself For Respondent
Other Citations:Timothy v. Oforka & Anor. (2008) 9 NWLR (Pt.1091)

DENTON-WEST JCA (DELIVERING THE LEADING JUDGMENT): At the Nnewi High Court the plaintiffs now the respondents claimed against the defendant now the appellants:

"(a) A declaration that the respondent/appellant have violated the appellants' fundamental rights to dignity of human person, personal liberty, freedom from discrimination and acquisition and ownership of immovable property as guaranteed by Ss.34, 35, 42 and 43 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999.

(b) ₦500,000.00 (five hundred thousand naira) jointly and severally against the respondents in favour of the applications for the violation of their fundamental rights.

(c) An injunction restraining the respondent, their servants, agents and or privies from harassing, disturbing, obstructing or however violating the applicant's fundamental rights."

The appellant filed a counter-affidavit. At the conclusion, the learned trial Judge in his ruling decided in favour of the plaintiffs/respondents.

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