ISTIFANUS THOMAS, J.C.A. (Delivering the Leading Judgment): This is an interlocutory appeal against the ruling of Teetito, J. at Port Harcourt High Court, which was delivered on 21-2-2006 rejecting the original registered Deed of Conveyance sought to be tendered as an exhibit in the matter.
The appellant as plaintiff instituted the suit against the respondents/defendant claiming inter alia, the following reliefs:
"1. A declaration that the plaintiffs are the owners and entitled to the Statutory Right of Occupancy in respect of the piece or parcel of land formerly "called "UZO WAJA", and now called "APA WEJA" lying and situate at Elekahia, village Rebisi within the jurisdiction of this court measuring approximately 6.780 Acres and more particularly delineated and verged blue on survey plan No.CJH171 - LD annexed to the statement of claim.
2. AN ORDER OF PERPETUAL INJUNCTION restraining the Defendant..."
3. The sum of N950,000.00 only being damages... for trespass..."
During proceedings…