Supreme Court 12TH DECEMBER, 2003.
Justices: SALIHU MODIBBO ALFA BELGORE, J.S.C. (Presided)
ALOYSIUS IYORGYER KATSINA-ALU, J.S.C. (Dissented), UMARU ATU KALGO, J.S.C.
SAMSON ODEMWINGE UWAEO, J.S.C. (Read the Leading Judgment), NIKI TOBI, J.S.C.
Subject Matter(s):
Multiple Applications, Priority of Hearing
Need for justice over technicalities
Processes filed out of time and or irregularly filed still ought to be considered
Decision not to call evidence does not qualify as mistake of Counsel
Failure to hear motion is breach of Fair Hearing.
Final Order: Appeal allowed.