Author Archives: Alexander Payne & Co
N.C.C. v. Vitalis Ikukuoha
IN THE FEDERAL HIGH COURT OF NIGERIA HOLDEN AT MAIDUGURI ON THE 14TH DAY OF MARCH, 2006 BEFORE HIS LORDSHIP HONOURABLE JUSTICE S. YAHUZA CHARGE NO: FHC/MG/CR/36/03 BETWEEN: NIGERIAN COPYRIGHT COMMISSION – Complainant AND VITALIS IKUKUOHA – Accused FACTS AND BACKGROUND The accused was charged with a two count charge of offering for sale and distribution
FASAKIN & ANOR. FASAKIN & ANOR.
THE COURT OF APPEAL OF NIGERIA (LAGOS DIVISION) ON THE 22ND DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1994 BEFORE THEIR LORDSHIPS SAMSON O. UWAIFO, J.C.A (Delivered the lead Judgment) EMMANUEL O. AYOOLA, J.C.A IGNATIUS C. PATS-ACHOLONU, J.C.A BETWEEN: 1.ABIODUN FASAKIN APPELLENTS 2.FASAKIN FOODS (NIG.) LTD. AND 1.IDOWU FASAKIN RESPONDENTS 2.MRS. ALABA OBI IN RE: 1.MRS ADETOUN LAWAL 2.MR. BUNMI
CALEN (NIG.) LTD. V. UNIJOS & ANOR.
THE SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA ON THE 28TH DAY OF JANUARY, 1994 BEFORE THEIR LORDSHIPS MOHAMMED L. UWAIS, J.S.C. IDRIS LEGBO KUTIGI, J.S.C. MICHAEL E. OGUNDARE, J.S.C. (Delivered the lead Judgment) UTHMAN MOHAMMED, J.S.C. SYLVESTER U. ONU, J.S.C. BETWEEN: CARLEN (NIG.) LIMITED APPELLANT AND 1.UNIVERSITY OF JOS RESPONDENTS 2.COUNCIL OF THE UNIVERSITY OF JOS SC.74/1992
Musical Copyright Society v. Adeokin Records & Anor.
IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF NIGERIA HOLDEN AT LAGOS JUDICIAL DIVISION ON THE 27TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2004 BEFORE THEIR LORDSHIPS SUIT NO: CA/L/498/97 SULEIMAN GALADIMA J.C.A PIUS OLAYIWOLA ADEREMI J.C.A ABUBAKAR ABDULKADIR JEGA J.C.A BETWEEN: MUSICAL COPYRIGHT SOCIETY – Appellant (NIG) LIMITED/GTE AND 1. ADEOKIN RECORDS 2. ALHAJI SAKA ALAGBADA – Respondents (Trading under
MUSA & ANOR. V. EHIDIAMHEN
THE COURT OF APPEAL OF NIGERIA (JOS DIVISION) ON THE 26TH DAY OF JANUARY, 1994 BEFORE THEIR LORDSHIPS OBINNAYA A. OKEZIE, J.C.A. RABIU D. MUHAMMAD, J.C.A. (Delivered the lead Judgment) ADRIAN C. ORAH, J.C.A. BETWEEN: 1.AHMADU MUSA APPELLANTS 2.U.A.C. (NIGERIA) LTD. AND ANTHONY EHIDIAMHEN RESPONDENT CA/J/184/91 COMPANY LAW – Holding Companies- The distinct and separate legal
PANACHE COMM. LTD. & ORS. AIKHOMU
THE COURT OF APPEAL OF NIGERIA (LAGOS DIVISION) ON THE 10TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1993 BEFORE THEIR LORDSHIPS I. K.SULU-GAMBARI, J.C.A.(Delivered the lead Judgment) NIKI TOBI, J.C.A. EUGENE C. UBAEZONU, J.C.A. BETWEEN: 1.PANACHE COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED APPELLANTS 2.DELE MOMODU 3.MEE MOFE – DAMIJO AND MRS. REBBECA AIKHOMU RESPONDENT CA/L/92/91 COMPANY LAW – Service of process on a
Haritz Ibezim Okilo v. Dick Francis & Anor
IN THE FEDERAL HIGH COURT HOLDEN AT LAGOS, NIGERIA ON 29TH DAY OF JUNE, 2006 BEFORE THE HONOURABLE JUSTICE R.N. UKEJE CHIEF JUDGE SUIT NO: FHC CS/675/95 BETWEEN HARITZ IBEZIM OKILO …Plaintiff AND 1. MR.DICK FRANCIS 2. KELLY ROGET COMPANY …Defendants FACTS/BACKGROUND The Plaintiff alleged that the Defendants infringed the Copyright in the Plaintiff’s musical work
Societe Bics & Anor v. Charzin Ind. Ltd.
IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF NIGERIA HOLDEN AT LAGOS, NIGERIA ON 17TH NOVEMBER, 2005 BEFORE THEIR LORDSHIPS SUIT NO: CA/L/49/99 KUMAI BAYANG AKAAHS, JCA (Presided) WALTER S.N. ONNOGHEN, JCA MUSA DATTIJO MUHAMMAD, JCA (Read the Lead Judgment) BETWEEN 1. SOCIETE BICS A.COMPAGNIE MOULAGES. 2. NIGERIAN BALL POINT PEN IND. LTD. -Appellants AND CHARZIN IND. LTD
Musical Copyright Society v. Adeokin Records & Anor.
IN THE FEDERAL HIGH COURT OF NIGERIA IN THE KADUNA JUDICIAL DIVISION ON THE 6TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2003 BEFORE THE HON. JUSTICE A.M.LIMAN JUDGE SUIT NO. FHC/KD/89C/2003 BETWEEN: NIGERIA COPYRIGHT COMMISSION-Complainant/Applicant AND ENGR. CRISTOPHER E. EDOLO – Accused/Respondent FACTS AND BACKGROUND The Accused person was charged with a three count charge of rebroadcasting of the
Ferodo Ltd & Anor v. Ibeto Ind. Ltd.
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA HOLDEN AT ABUJA, NIGERIA ON 6TH FEBRUARY 2004 BEFORE THEIR LORDSHIPS SUIT NO.SC/95/1999 SALIHU MODIBO ALFA BELGORE, JSC (Presided) UTHMAN MUHAMMED, JSC SYLVESTER UMARU ONU, JSC NIKI TOBI, JSC DAHIRU MUSDAPHER, JSC (Read the lead Judgment) BETWEEN 1. FERODO LIMITED 2. FERODO NIGERIA LTD -Appellants AND IBETO INDUSTRIES LTD -Respondent
