According to Ogu, he relied on the dictionary's definitions while providing legal advice to a colleague, but his colleague pointed out that the definitions were inaccurate. This led to his colleagues no longer seeking legal advice from him, prompting his claim for N10 million in damages.
During the court proceedings, the defence counsel, Mrs Funke Adekoya (SAN), argued that the lawsuit was "incompetent" because Ogu failed to comply with Section 97 of the Sheriff and Civil Process Act in issuing and serving his writ of summons.
However, Justice I.O. Harrison ruled in favour of Ogu, stating that the writ was validly issued and service was lawful and regular. The judge also pointed out that Oxford University Press was not a juristic entity and therefore struck out its name from the lawsuit.
The case highlights the importance of accurate definitions in dictionaries and their potential impact on individuals' professional lives. While Oxford University Press may have been struck out from the lawsuit, the issue of dictionary accuracy and its effects on legal practice remains a matter of concern.