Supreme Court 10th March, 2017.
Justices: Mary Ukaego Peter-Odili, JSC, Clara Bata Ogunbiyi, JSC
Chima Centus Nweze, JSC, Amina Adamu Augie, JSC, Sidi Dauda Bage, JSC
Subject Matter(s):
Practice and Procedure
Electoral Matters
Leading Evidence on Pleaded Facts – It is Not Every Fact Pleaded That A Party Must Lead Evidence On
Proof of Commission of Crime in Civil Cases
Claim Based on Repealed Law
A Party May Be Granted Less but Not More Than Claimed
Party Must Not Profit from Own Fraud
Equity – Equity Will Not Allow a Person to Benefit from His Own Wrong/Fraud
Length of Time Not Material Factor
Finding Not Appealed Against Remains Valid
Final Order: Appeal Dismissed