Supreme Court 30th JUNE, 2006.
Justices: Salihu Modibbo Alfa Belgore, JSC, Umaru Atu Kalgo, JSC
Niki Tobi, JSC, Mahmud Mohammed, JSC, Ikechi Francis Ogbuagu, JSC
Subject Matter(s):
Oral Evidence Contradicting Pleadings
Effect of Evidence Being at Variance with Pleadings
It is Not Every Fact Pleaded that a Party Must Lead Evidence On
Oral Evidence Given in Support of Pleaded Facts Must be Accurate;
It Must Bring Out Facts Averred in the Statement of Claim
Final Order: Appeal Dismissed.