MOMOH ETSEBOMO V THE STATE
July 25, 2025AKPAN EKPEWIB V THE STATE
July 25, 2025Legalpedia Citation: (1982) Legalpedia (SC) 11803
In the Supreme Court of Nigeria
Mon Jun 7, 1982
Suit Number: SC. 1/1982
CORAM
SIR UDO UDOMA, JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT
MOHAMMED BELLO, JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT
KAYODE ESO, JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT
AUGUSTINE NNAMANI, JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT
PARTIES
DANIEL OSAREN OMOREGIE APPELLANTS
RESPONDENTS
AREA(S) OF LAW
SUMMARY OF FACTS
The appellant sought for extension of time within which to file the brief of argument. Disclosing that the appellant was ill and so could not perfect the instructions of his counsel.
HELD
The Court held that this application fails and it is dismissed.
ISSUES
1. Whether the reason given for the delay in filing the brief was sufficient?
RATIONES DECIDENDI
POWER OF A SUPERIOR COURT DISMISSED AN APPLICATION THAT LACKS MERRIT
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CASES CITED
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STATUTES REFERRED TO
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