Supreme Court 24th February, 2006.
Justices: Idris Legbo Kutigi, JSC, Umaru Atu Kalgo, JSC
Dahiru Musdapher, JSC, Aloma Mariam Mukhtar, JSC
Walter Samuel Nkanu Onnoghen, JSC
Subject Matter(s):
It is Unnecessary to Plead Law, Statutes or Sections Before Reliance Can Be Placed on Them
Where Evidence Is Not to Prove the Truth of What Was Alleged to Be Said But To Prove the truth of the Fact that It was Said
Evidence Given by an Official of a Company Even If He Did Not Take Part in the Transaction in Issue Will Not be Regarded as Hearsay
Estimation of Value to be Placed on a Statement
Whether Document Needs to be Pleaded
Banker Must Prove How Debit Balance was Arrived At; Statement of Account Alone is Insufficient
Suspension of Director Does Not Deprive Him of Protection of S266 CAMA
Company Acts Through Its Staff and Agents
Final Order: Appeal Dismissed.