The Court of Appeal, Owerri Division, will conduct a virtual session from Tuesday the 3rd day of December to Thursday the 5th day of December 2024, in a bid to address the backlog of pending cases in the court.
On Tuesday the 3rd day of December 2024, the court will hear a variety of criminal and civil appeals, along with motions. Key cases on the docket include the criminal appeal in Alphonsus Aririukwu vs The State, and several civil appeals, such as Grace O. Kalu vs Abia State Polytechnic and Pastor Goddy Kanu vs Hon. Ibeku Ugochukwu & 2 Ors.
The cause list for Wednesday the 4th day of December 2024 also features a blend of criminal and civil appeals, with cases like The State vs Maxwell Amadi and Chief Hart O. Adighimadu & 4 Ors. vs H.R.H Eze Stephen Ihuoma & 9 Ors.
On the final day of the virtual sitting, Thursday the 5th day of December 2024, the court will focus on additional civil appeals and motions. Among the cases scheduled for hearing are Standard Alliance Insurance vs Chief Emma C. Adiele & 11 Ors., a civil appeal, and First Bank of Nigeria Plc. vs Dr. Stephen T. Okoronkwo & Anor., concerning a motion for a stay of execution.
This marks the first virtual sitting in the Court of Appeal, Owerri Division, and was initiated by the Honourable Presiding Justice of the division. The focus will be on moribund Appeals and Motions, prioritizing cases dating back to 2010.
Hearing notices are being sent to all relevant parties via various communication methods.
Attached hereunder is the full Cause list for the stated days.
CORRECTED CAUSE LIST FOR 3RD -4TH- AND 5TH DECEMBER,2024 SITTING
