MOHAMMED LAWAL GARBA, J.C.A. (Delivering the Leading Judgment): This appeal is against the decision of the High Court of Akwa Ibom a ruling delivered on the 7/12/10 in suit No.HU/503/2008 by which it refused and dismissed the motion dated the 5/7/10 by the Appellants. In the said motion, the Appellants had sought for the following reliefs:-
"1. An order of court extending time within which the 1st and 2nd defendants/applicants may appeal against the "Ruling" that was delivered in this case on 30th June, 2010.
2 An order granting the 1st and 2nd defendants/applicants leave to appeal against the Ruling of 30th June, 2010.
3. An order granting the 1st and 2nd defendants/applicants leave to appeal on mixed law and facts.
4. An order of court staying execution of the orders contained in the Ruling of 30th June, 2010, pending the determination of the Appeal that shall be filed after leave is granted for filing.
5. IN THE ALTERNATIVE an order of court discharging the order that was made by t…