Court stops firm from tampering with disputed land

• Published date: 12 January 2023
• Publication title: Nigeria - The Nation

Justice Olufunke Sule-Amzat of a Lagos High Court sitting in Yaba has ordered a firm, UPDC Plc, to maintain status quo in respect of a land measuring 1,000 square metres and which area is covered by the piles, on Bishop Aboyade Cole Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.

The order was issued sequel to an application by the claimant, Oluwafemi Ayodele through his counsel, Gboyega Oyewole (SAN), asking the court for a restraining order on the land pending hearing and determination of the substantive suit.

The suit was brought through an originating summons, pursuant to Section 272 (1) of 1999 Constitution (as amended) and under Order 5 Rule 5 of High Court of Lagos State (Civil Procedure) Rules, 2019.

The claimant rprayed the court to determine whether the defendant is entitled to renege on the valid and subsisting contract between claimant and defendant which contract is constituted vide an offer letter dated September 28, and acceptance of same with due payment of the consideration.

He also prayed the court to...