Federal high court jurisdiction over oil spillage

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• CHIEF FRANCIS NJOKANMA (J.P) & ORS. V. PRINCE THOMAS MOWETE (2002)→

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  Court of Appeal (Benin Division)

  Judgment date

  24 June 2002

  Case summary of Chief Francis Njokanma v. Prince Thomas Mowete discussing key legal issues regarding jurisdiction and legislative interpretation.

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