Abaji Area Council & Ors V Joseph Ona & Ors (2004)

LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report

S.M.A. BELGORE, J.S.C.

The appeal is allowed. The reference to Court of Appeal was absolutely uncalled for and the substantive suit to be decided in the High Court of Federal Capital Territory before another judge other than the one that made the reference. There is no order as to costs. This decision clears issue 1 and Court of Appeal ruling on reference is set aside.

SC.187/2000