G. S. SOWEMIMO, J.S.C. (Delivering the Leading Judgment): This case, which is an appeal to this court, started in the Bendel State High Court as suit No. B/264/79 and the writ of summons was issued out on the 2nd of October, 1979. The summons read thus -
"The plaintiff's claim against the defendants is for:-
(a) A declaration that the Maidoh Assets Verification Panel exceeded its jurisdiction in that it failed to determine the issues contained in its terms of reference according to law.
(b) A declaration that the Maidoh Assets Verification Panel exceeded its jurisdiction in that it heard and received evidence and/or representations from a number of persons behind the back of the plaintiff, and thus failed to observe the rules of law and that of natural justice.
(c) A declaration that as a result of (a) and/or (b) above, the recommendations of the Maidoh Assets verification Panel are a nullity, void and of no effect."
The pleadings were duly filed and delivered after amendments under t…