NDUKWE-ANYANWU, J.C.A. (Delivering the Leading Judgment): By an order of this Honourable Court dated 17/11/98, three separate appeals filed by the parties were consolidated.
The first appeal filed by the appellant was against the judgment of Honourable Justice D. T. Ahura of Benue State High Court dated 23/4/97.
The appellant therein appealed against the quantum of damages awarded to him.
The second appeal by the appellant was against a ruling delivered by the same Judge on 22/01/98 against his decision granting a stay of execution.
The third appeal was filed by the respondents against a ruling dated 01/08/97 wherein their application to set aside the judgment was refused.
The appellant had sued the respondents claiming a total sum of One million, seven hundred and thirty five thousand, three hundred and thirty-five Naira (1,735,335.00) being sum for special and general damages. Specifically, the appellant claimed N735, 335 for special damages and 1 million naira for general damages.
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