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Odunsi V. Bamgbala (1995) CLR 2 (G) (SC)

Brief

  • Customary Tenancy; forfeiture and principles applicable
  • Evidence - Documentary and unchallenged
  • Concurrent findings of fact by Appeal Court and High Court

Facts

The respondents who are plaintiffs in the High Court claimed from the appellant herein and one J.O. Fashuwope, declaration of statutory right of occupancy, forfeiture and injunction in respect of a parcel of land at Tabon - Tabon, Agege, Lagos State covered by the judgment in Suit No. IK/141/65 together with Survey Plan No. AL63/1962 which was decided in their favour.

After pleadings were filed and exchanged by the parties, the case proceeded to trial and at the conclusion, the learned trial Judge, martins J. entered judgment for the plaintiffs and granted all the reliefs sought. The defendants not being satisfied with the appeal of both defendants save in respect of the order of perpetual injunction made against them by the learned trial Judge went on further appeal to the Supreme Court.

Issues

  • 1
    Whether on the pleadings and in the circumstances of the case, Exhibits...
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