Supreme Court
22ND JANUARY, 2010.
Justices:
GEORGE ADESOLA OGUNTADE, J.S.C. (Presided and Read the
Leading Judgment)
ALOMA MARIAM MUKHTAR, J.S.C.
IBRAHIM TANKO MUHAMMAD, J.S.C.
JAMES OGENYI OGEBE, J.S.C.
JOHN AFOLABI FABIYI, J.S.C.
Subject Matter(s):
1. Evaluation of evidence of witnesses not based on number of
witnesses but on credibility
2. Court will only act on credible evidence
3. Unchallenged and unrebutted evidence is established
4. Allotee in possession can sue for damages for trespass
5. Presence of witness necessary for valid sale under native law and
customs.
Final Order:
Appeal Dismissed, Cross-Appeal Allowed.