Supreme Court 19th May, 2006
Justices: Salihu Modibbo Alfa Belgore, J.S.C. (Presided) Aloysius Iyorgyer, Katsina-Alu, J.S.C.
Umaru Atu Kalgo, J.S.C. (Read the Leading Judgment) Nikitobi, J.S.C.
Ikechi Francis Ogbuagu, J.S.C.
Subject Matter(s):
Payment of tribute not an invariable condition of customary tenancy
Lease liable to be forfeited where Customary tenant denies overlord’s title
Not all cases of misconduct that attract forfeiture
Forfeiture not automatic
A customary tenancy is determined by forfeiture
Final Order: Appeal Dismissed