Supreme Court 1st February, 2013
Justices: Christopher Mitchell Chukwuma-Eneh, J.S.C. (Presided), Suleiman Galadima, J.S.C.
Musa Dattijo Muhammad, J.S.C., Clara Bata Ogunbiyi, J.S.C.
Stanley Shenko Alagoa, J.S.C. (Read the Leading Judgment
Subject Matter(s):
Definition of Detinue
Damages recoverable in detinue
Banks refusal to honour customer’s Cheque amounts to breach
Object of award of damages
Final Order: Appeal Dismissed