“The matters discussed by us make it abundantly clear that on those findings of the President of the Customary Court that were upheld by the learned appellate Judge the plaintiffs had failed to prove their case in toto. In such circumstances the proper order is one of dismissal of their case. See Kodilinye v. Mbanefo Odu 2 W.A.C.A. 336.”
Per COKER, JSC in AYOOLA V. ADEBAYO (1969) LCER-501(SC) (P. 10; Paras E – F)
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