Substance over form

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  Court

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  Judgment date

  26 January 2007

  Summary of the Supreme Court decision in Jimoh Garuba v. Isiaka Yahaya, discussing key legal issues regarding land title disputes and appellate court procedures

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• OBA S. FASINA V. MR. G. SANGOREMI (2005)→

  Court

  Court of Appeal (Ibadan Division)

  Judgment date

  18 April 2005

  A detailed analysis of OBA S. FASINA v. MR. G. SANGOREMI, highlighting the appeal process and significant legal principles involved.

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• ERHUNMWUNSE VS. EHANIRE (2003)→

  Court

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  Judgment date

  30 May 2003

  Detailed summary of the Supreme Court decision in Erhunmwunse vs. Ehanire regarding jurisdiction of Area Customary Court over land claims.

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