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Smith V. The Reg. Trustees, A.S.P.D.A (1996) CLR 1(H) (CA)

Brief

  • Fresh evidence on appeal
  • Character evidence.

Facts

On 28th May, 1993, at the High Court of Lagos, Humponu Wusu J., convicted the appellants/applicants of civil contempt of court. He sentenced each of them to a fine of N2,000.00 or in default a term of imprisonment of six months.

Appellants filed a single ground of appeal against the decision.

Issues

Whether on the facts and circumstances, the court of Appeal ought to grant...

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