Supreme Court 14TH DECEMBER 2018.
Justices: OLABODE RHODES-VIVOUR, J.S.C. (Presided)
MARY UKAEGO PETER-ODILI, J.S.C., EJEMBI EKO, J.S.C. (Read the Leading Ruling)
PAUL ADAMU GALUMJE, J.S.C., SIDI DAUDA BAGE, J.S.C.
Subject Matter(s):
Public document – meaning of certification
The Court has a right to look at a document in the file which was not tendered as an exhibit
Factors guiding exercise of Court’s discretion
Material must be placed before the Court for the exercise of the Court’s Discretion
Duty of Judge to do substantial justice and prevent undue adherence to Technicalities
Extension of time to Appeal not granted as a matter of Course;
preconditions for grant and Exception to Precondition
Exception to co-existence of conditions is when issue of jurisdiction is raised
Length of time not material factor.
Final Order: Application Granted.