Supreme Court 19TH DECEMBER, 2014
Justices: WALTER SAMUEL NKANU ONNOGHEN, J.S.C. (Presided)
SULEIMAN GALADIMA, J.S.C., NWALI SYLVESTER NGWUTA, J.S.C.
MARY UKAEGO PETER-ODILI, J.S.C., MUSA DATTIJO MUHAMMAD, J.S.C. (Read the Leading Judgment)
Subject Matter(s):
Definition of locus standi
Where condition precedent to assumption of jurisdiction, it must be fulfilled
Need to comply with condition precendent
Uncontroverted averment in affidavit are deemed established
Meaning of nullity
Right of court to raise issue suo moto but party to be given opportunity to address court
Failure to year party before making order is violation or right of fair hearing
Judgement based on all issues raised suo moto without hearing other side may be set aside
Final Order: Appeal Allowed