OLABODE ABIMBOLA ADEGBEHINGBE, J.C.A. (Delivering the Leading Judgment): Hearing of the Appeal
The appeal was heard on 08/02/2023. Learned counsel for the parties adopted the briefs of argument filed on behalf of their respective clients.
The appellant’s brief of argument was filed on 26/01/2023, settled by O. B. Afubesor Esq. Learned counsel identified a lone issue for the determination of the appeal, which is whether the trial Court was wrong in assuming jurisdiction over the originating summons and in granting the reliefs therein. The issue was derived from grounds 1-9 in the notice of appeal.
Appellant’s counsel adopted appellant’s brief and reply brief of argument, filed on 07/02/2023, which was settled by N. U. Sobere Esq, as argument of the appeal. He urged the Court to allow the appeal and grant reliefs sought.
The 1st and 2nd respondents’ brief of argument was filed on 02/02/2023. It was settled by Reuben Ewuaba Esq. Learned counsel identified two issues for the determination of…