I. T. MUHAMMAD, J.C.A. (Delivering the Leading Ruling): The applicants herein prayed for the following reliefs:
"(a) Extension of time within which to apply for leave to appeal;
(b) Leave to appeal;
(c) Extension of time to file the notice and grounds of appeal;
(d) An order deeming the attached notice and grounds of appeal as properly filed and served;
(e) An order staying further proceedings of the suit in the lower court pending the determination of this appeal;
(f) An order directing a departure from the rules of this Hon. Court so that the appeal can be heard on the bundle of documents attached to the affidavit in support and marked exhibit 'J'.
(g) An order accelerating the hearing of this appeal by reducing the time limits specified for filing of briefs of argument."
The application was brought pursuant to section 242(1) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999. Section 25(1- 4) of the Court of Appeal Act, 1976, Orders 3(4), 6(11), 7(2) of the Court of Appea…