Supreme Court 16th April, 1996
Justices: Muhammadu Lawal Uwais, JSC, Salihu Modibbo Alfa Belgore, JSC
Michael Ekundayo Ogundare, JSC, Uthman Mohammed, JSC
Sylvester Umaru Onu, JSC, Yekini Olayiwola Adio, JSC, Anthony Ikechukwu Iguh, JSC
Subject Matter(s):
• Doctrine Does Not Operate to Defeat Title to Property which Had Vested Before Commencement of Litigation
• Doctrine of Pendente Lite is Binding Not Only on Parties but Also Those Deriving Title Under Them – Suit Must Be in Full Prosecution
• Land Law
Final Order: Appeal Allowed