<p><strong> GALADIMA JCA (Delivering the Lead Judgment): </strong> This appeal is against the decision of Uyanna (CJ) of Awka High Court of Anambra</p><p>State in suit No. AA/52/80 delivered on 29/7/94, wherein the court gave judgment in favour of the plaintiff (respondent herein) by granting reliefs as claimed to wit: A declaration that the plaintiff is entitled:- (a) To the customary right of occupancy in respect of the land shown on plaintiff’s survey plan, exhibit- Plan No. MG/ 81/86 verged red.</p><p>An order of perpetual injunction restraining the defendant, his servants, agents and/or privies from committing any further acts of trespass on the said land verged red in exhibitin plaintiff’s plan. N300.00 general damages award to the plaintiff against the defendant.</p><p>Dissatisfied with the judgment, the defendant (hereinafter referred to as the appellant) appealed to this court upon a notice of appeal containing 9 grounds of appeal.</p><p>Subsequently, and in accordance with the rules of this court, brief of argument were f…</p>