CaseLaw
Sanya V. Johnson (1974) CLR 11(a) (SC)
Judgement delivered on November 1st 1974
Brief
Facts
The appellant sued the respondent in the Lagos High Court claiming a declaration of title to and possession of the property situate at Abule-ljesha and known as No. 20 Bailey Street, Abule- Ijesha. The respondent's only interest in the land in dispute was a mere leasehold interest based on receipt. No deed of lease was produced at the trial and the alleged lessors were not parties to the proceedings.
There was a preponderance of evidence in favour of the appellant's claim. The High Court relying on technicalities dismissed the claim notwithstanding the over-whelming and uncontradicted evidence of ownership adduced by the appellant.