Supreme Court 26TH SEPTEMBER, 2003
Justices: MUHAMMADU LAWAL UWAIS, C.J.N. (Presided), UTHMAN MOHAMMED, J.S.C.
UMARU ATU KALGO, J.S.C., AKINTOLA OLUFEMIEJIWUNMI, J.S.C.
DAHIRU MUSDAPHER, J.S.C. (Read the Leading Judgment)
Subject Matter(s):
All mode of proof independent and equal
Oral evidence cannot contradict a document evidencing a transaction
Where a claim for declaration of title fails, a claim for trespass and injunction may succeed
Final Order: Appeal Dismissed