OLABODE RHODES-VIVOUR, J.S.C. (Delivering the Lead Ruling): By way of a Motion on Notice filed on 8 March 2017 and brought under Order 8 Rule 8(4) and Order 2 Rule 31, of the Supreme Court Rules, and under the inherent jurisdiction of the Court, the appellant/applicant seeks the following orders:
1. An Order restoring this appeal which was dismissed on 13 July 2016.
2. An Order extending time within which the appellant/applicant may compile and transmit the Record of Appeal in this appeal against the judgment of the Court of Appeal handed down on 26 March 2015 by the Court of Appeal, Lagos Division.
3. An Order granting the appellant/applicant 30 days within which to compile and transmit the Record of Appeal in this appeal.
The application is supported by a 15 paragraph affidavit deposed to by Saheed Majiyagbe-Kosoko, a legal practitioner in Chambers of learned counsel for the appellant/applicant. Annexed to it are documents marked.
Exhibit A - Appellant's Motion
Exhibit B - Respondent's co…