EDEVBIE VS SHERIFF APPEAL COURT JUDGEMENT:


Court Rulings are as follows:

1. Allegations of fraud such as fake documents can not be resolved by originating
summon

2. Case of forgery cannot be decided by affidavit evidence

3. The court just held that the suit ought to have been commenced by writ of summons and not originating summons.

4. The court has also held that since the matter is founded on the presentation of forged documents will require the calling of witnesses

5. The court also held that the cause of action of David has not crystalized for the court to assume jurisdiction

6. Originating summon was wrongly done

7. Lower court had no jurisdiction to entertain the suit

8. Issue one is resolved in Favour of the appellant

9. Edevbie’s case was not ripe because Sheriff’s name has not been sent to INEC

10. The court has further held the right of David to approach the court can only accrue when INEC publishes the personal particulars of Sheriff

11. The court has held that the Federal Court misconstrued the provisions of Section 29 of the Electoral Act. The reasoning of the Federal High on the interpretation of Section 29 is erroneous.

12. The judgment of the learned trial court is erroneous and is null and void as it was done without jurisdiction.

13. The judgment of the learned trial court is erroneous and is null and void as it was done without jurisdiction.

Congratulations to the SHERRIED; Victory is sure! Though the judgment is still ongoing.......

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