Supreme Court 24th January, 2014
Justices: John Afolabi Fabiyi, J.S.C. (Presided), Suleiman Galadima, J.S.C.
Nwali Sylvester Ngwuta, J.S.C., Olukayode Ariwoola, J.S.C.
Musa Dattijo Muhammad, J.S.C., Clara Bata Ogunbiyi, J.S.C. (Read the Leading Judgment)
Subject Matter(s):
There must be an end to litigation
Factors guiding exercise of court’s jurisdiction
Abuse of court process
Court has jurisdiction to undo what party has done in abuse of court’s process
Courts to guard its powers and the supremacy of the constitution
Where respondents fails to move preliminary objections
Attitude of appellate court to exercise discretion by lower court
Final Order: Appeal Allowed