Supreme Court 27th January, 1995
Justices: Salihu Modibbo Alfa Belgore, JSC, Michael Ekundayo Ogundare, JSC
Emmanuel Obioma Ogwuegbu, JSC, Sylvester Umaru Onu, JSC, Yekini Olayiwola Adio, JSC
Subject Matter(s):
• Statement of Claim Supersedes Writ of Summons Except Statement of Claim Makes References to Writ
• Function of Pleadings is to Define and Delimit with Clarity and Precision the Real Matters in Controversy
• The Slip Rule
• The “Slip” Must Not Be Fundamental in Nature
• Effective Date of Judgment is From Its Delivery or Such Date as it Appoints
• Judgment of Order of Court Subsists and Must Be Obeyed Until Set Aside
• Appeal
• Practice and Procedure
• Evidence
Final Order: Appeal Dismissed