HIS ROYAL MAJESTY OBA (DR.) GABRIEL ADEKUNLE CFR v. CHIEF ADEFIOYE ADEDEJI
(2014)LCN/6932(CA)
RATIO
COURTS: FUNCTION OF THE JUDICIARY
Clearly, it is part of judicial function to interpret judgments when the courts are called upon to do so. In fact, for its own part, it is a sacred duty of the judiciary to interpret laws.
See: Madia Tech (Nig.) Ltd. v. Adesina (2005) 1 NWLR (Pt. 908) 461. A.G. Abia State v. A.G. Fed. (2003) 4 NWLR (Pt. 809) 124. Amadi v. N.N.P.C. (2000) 6 SC (Pt. 1) 66 at 94 – 95.
It is also part of judicial function to evaluate and in fact comb any crucial evidence before him to ensure that the credibility and reliability of the evidence is ascertained and applied towards the just determination of the case. See: Arabambi v. A.B.I. Ltd. (2006) 136 LRCN 1078 at 1110. Per MOJEED ADEKUNLE OWOADE, J.C.A.
