HAJIYA LAMI MISA V. BASHIRU AHMAD
(2018) JELR 39311 (CA)
Court of Appeal
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CA/YL/147/2017
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17 Apr 2018
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Nigeria
Coram
OYEBISI FOLAYEMI OMOLEYE JCA;
JAMES SHEHU ABIRIYI JCA;
SAIDU TANKO HUSSAINI JCA;
Appearances
Abubakar Ali Esq. For Appellant
Umar Yahya Vokna Esq. For Respondent
Judgement
<p>JAMES SHEHU ABIRIYI, J.C.A.(Delivering the Leading Judgment): This is an appeal against the judgment delivered on 18th July, 2017 in the High Court of Adamawa State holden at Yola in Suit No ADSY/2/2013 per Hafsat A. Abdulrahaman J. The Respondent was the plaintiff and the Appellant was defendant/counterclaimant in the High Court (hereinafter referred to as the Court below).</p><p>The claim of the Respondent against the Appellant was for the following:</p><p>(a) A DECLARATION of title over House No. 8, Mali Crescent, Bekaji Housing Estate, Jimeta-Yola, Adamawa State covered by Statutory Right of Occupancy No. ADS/10196 covering an area of about 869.44 Sqm. Based on Bekaji Housing Estate/Owner Occupier Housing Scheme.</p><p>(b) AN ORDER for specific performance directing the Defendant to deliver vacant possession of House No. 8, Mali Crescent, Bekaji Housing Estate, Jimeta-Yola, Adamawa State to the Plaintiff, the Plaintiff having lawfully acquired same from the Defendant.</p><p>(c) A DECLARATION that the continu…</p>