IN THE FEDERAL SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA ON THE 9TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1960 BEFORE THEIR LORDSHIPS ADEMOLA, C.J.F. BRETT, F.J. HUBBARD, Ag. F.J. ZAKWAKWA OF YORRO APPELLANT V. THE QUEEN RESPONDENT SUIT NO. FSC 417/1959 Evidence – hearsay – when written statement of accused becomes hearsay. FACTS/BACKGROUND: The charge preferred against the appellant stated that

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA ON THE 25TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1959 BEFORE THEIR LORDSHIPS ADEMOLA, C.J.F. BRETT, F.J. QUASHIE-IDUN, AG. F.J. NWOBA NWEKE APPELLANT V. THE QUEEN RESPONDENT F.S.C. 340/1959 EVIDENCE- Confession to person in authority—Application of Judges’ Rules. FACTS/BACKGROUND: The appellant herein made a confessional statement to a village head, a man in

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA ON THE 12TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1959 BEFORE THEIR LORDSHIPS ADEMOLA, C.J.F., DE LESTANG, C.J., (LAGOS) BRETT, F.J. EDENE UGAMA APPELLANT V. THE QUEEN RESPONDENT FSC. 327/1959 EVIDENCE—Corroboration of accomplice’s evidence—When photograph of accused pointing at scene of crime is corroboration. FACTS/BACKGROUND: The appellant was charged for the murder of

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA ON THE 6TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1959 BEFORE THEIR LORDSHIPS ADEMOLA, F.C.J. BRETT, F.J. QUASHIE-IDUN, AG. F.J. AMOS ADETOLA APPELLANT V. THE QUEEN RESPONDENT EVIDENCE — murder-motive (if any) must be proved, possible motives — depositions tendered, contrary to section 34 (1) Evidence Ordinance, Cap. 63— defence of suicide— possibility

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA ON THE 2ND DAY OF OCTOBER, 1959 BEFORE THEIR LORDSHIPS ADEMOLA, C.J.F. BRETT, F.J. QUASHIE-IDUN, AG. F.J.   JOSHUA ALONGE APPELLANT V. INSPECTOR- GENERAL OF POLICE RESPONDENT F.S.C. 222/1959 EVIDENCE—Forgery—Whether evidence of finger-print expert essential – Burden of proof – Evidence Ordinance S.137 —Propriety of convicting on “oath against oath”

IN THE SUPREME FEDERAL COURT OF NIGERIA ON THE 9TH DAY OF JUNE, 1959 BEFORE THEIR LORDSHIPS ABOTT, AG.CJF BRETT, F.J. MBANEFO, F.J BETWEEN: 1. NIMOTA OLUWO 2. G. F. KUFORIJI APPELLANTS AND R. O. ADEBOWALE RESPONDENT EVIDENCE – Estoppel per rem judicatam – scope of operation- can only operate in respect of matters within jurisdiction

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA ON THE 3RD DAY OF JUNE, 1959 BEFORE THEIR LORDSHIPS ABBOTT, Ag. C.J.F. BRETT, F.J. MBANEFO, F.J. BETWEEN: ALHAJI ETIKO APPELLANT AND M. AROYEWUN (Decd) RESPONDENTS Substituted by SABITIYU ADUKE & 3 ORS FSC. 149/1958 EVIDENCE ORDINANCE – Sections 90 (1) and 129 (now S. 83(1) and 162) of the

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA ON THE 22ND DAY OF MAY, 1959 BEFORE THEIR LORDSHIPS ABBOTT, A.G. C.J.F. BRETT, F.J. MBANEFO, F.J. 1. JIMO AMOO 2. BAKARE ADEYANJU 3. AMUSA AREMU APPELLANTS 4. KARIMU ALAO 5. BANDELE ALAGBE 6. FALETI DISU V. THE QUEEN RESPONDENT F.S.C. 313/1958 EVIDENCE – Deposition read at trial to refresh

IN THE FEDERAL SUPREME COURT, NIGERIA ON THE 8TH DAY OF MAY, 1959 BEFORE THEIR LORDSHIPS ABBOTT, Ag. C.J.F BRETT, F.J. MBANEFO, F.J. OKEIFE NWUNOKE & FIVE OTHERS In re OKONO UNA IGWEDE NWUZOR NOME APPLICANTS NWOVOKE ODE V. THE QUEEN RESPONDENT F.S.C. 35/1959 EVIDENCE – of accused heard after that of his witnesses—Desirability of accused

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA ON THE 8TH DAY OF APRIL, 1959 BEFORE THEIR LORDSHIPS ADEMOLA, C.J.F.; ABBOTT, F.J.; MBANEFO, F.J. ADELEKE ARUTU APPELLANT V. THE QUEEN RESPONDENT F.S.C. 192/1958 EVIDENCE – Inspection of locus in quo after judgment reserved – Demonstrations by witness – No opportunity for cross-examination – Notes of inspection used to