Supreme Court 29th January, 2018.
Justices: Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, JSC, Mary Ukaego Peter-Odili, JSC
Olukayode Ariwoola, JSC, Kumai Bayang Akaahs, JSC, Paul Adamu Galinje, JSC
Subject Matter(s):
In Civil Cases Totality of Evidence to be Placed on Imaginary Scale
Standard of Proof of Allegation of Crime in Civil Cases
Issue for Determination Must Be Predicated on Ratio Decidendi of
Judgment Appealed Against
No Need to Seek Leave to Raise Issue of Jurisdiction Even on Appeal
Rule Against Proliferation of Issues
Power of Court of Appeal to Evaluate Documentary Evidence
Once Finding of Fact by Trial Court Supported by Evidence, Won’t Be Upset
Power of Appeal Court to Assume Complete Jurisdiction of a Trial Court
Award of General and Special Damages in Trespass is Not Double Compensation
Fact That Damages Difficult to Assess Does Not Disentitle Plaintiff from Damages
Failure to Stamp a Document Does Not Render It Inadmissible
Non-Registration Affects Only Legal and Not Equitable Title
When a Party Has Done All But The Execution of the Deed, Equity Regards as Done That Which Ought to Have Been Done
Deposit of Title Deeds Create a Charge on the Property
Final Order: Appeal Allowed