Supreme Court 11th September, 2017.
Justices: Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, JSC, Musa Dattijo Muhammad, JSC
Kumai Bayang Aka’ahs, JSC, Chima Centus Nweze, JSC, Amiru Sanusi, JSC
Subject Matter(s):
Court Not to Predetermine the Substantive Suit at an Interlocutory Stage
Adjournments
Court Not to Punish Litigant for Error of Counsel Except if Litigant is Also Culpable
Action to Recover Fees
Meaning of Audi Alterem Partem
Court to Hear Other Side on an Issue Raised Suo motu Otherwise It Will Be Denial of Fair Hearing
Role of Court to Maintain Level Playing Field and Counsel or Litigant Not to Hold Court to Ransom
Counsel who Opted Out of Trial Cannot Complain of Lack of Fair Hearing
Failure to Take Advantage of Opportunity to be Heard
Final Order: Appeal Allowed