Supreme Court 28th September, 2018
Justices: Musa Dattijo Muhammad, J.S.C. (Presided)
Kumai Bayang Aka’ahs, J.S.C., Kudirat Motonmori Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun, J.S.C.
Chima Centus Nweze, J.S.C., Amina Adamu Augie, J.S.C.
Paul Adamu Galinje, J.S.C. (Read the Leading Judgment), Sidi Dauda Bage, J.S.C.
Subject Matter(s):
Preliminary objection to be moved before the hearing of substantive appeal
Grounds of appeal must arise from decision appealed against and challenged the ration and not obiter dicta
Duty of appellant counsel to ensure completeness of record
Record of appeal
Appraisal of oral evidence and ascription of probative value is responsibility of trial court and not appellate court
Concurrent findings of the lower court
Final Order: Appeal Dismissed