Court of Appeal 16TH JUNE, 2009.
Justices: KUMAI BAYANG AKAAHS, J.C.A (Presided), JAFARU MIKA’ILU, J.C.A.
JEAN OMOKRI, J.C.A. (Read the Leading Judgment)
Subject Matter(s):
Equitable interest may be proven where an unregistered registrable instrument is coupled with possession
Non registration affects only legal and not equitable title
A purchaser for value of the legal estate takes all encumbrances.
Final Order: Appeal Dismissed.