<p><strong> ABDULLAHI JCA (Delivering the Lead Ruling): </strong> The application dated and filed on the 4th day of October, 2004 bythe 1st appellant/applicant, who is the 1st defendant at the lower court is praying for the following orders:- (1) An order stayingfurther proceedingsin suit HIJ/7/2002; <em> Prince </em> <em> R. A. Ajimoti Eledo and Ors. v. Oba Elijah Oladele Ayeni </em> <em> (The Olupoti of Ipoti) and 2 Ors. </em> , now pending at the High</p><p>Court ofJustice IjeroEkiti, EkitiState pendingthe determination of the appeal filed by the 1st defendant/ appellant/applicant against the ruling of the trial court delivered on 21st day of July, 2003 in the above mentioned suit.</p><p>(2) And for such order or further orders as the honourable court may deem fit to make in the circumstances.</p><p>(3) Further take notice that at the hearingof this application, the 1st defendant/appellant/applicant by his counsel shall rely on all relevant processes alreadyforming part of the court’s record in this suit.” The application is supported by a 12 parag…</p>