<p><strong>NZEAKO, J.C.A. (Delivering the Leading Judgment): </strong>This appeal is intended by the appellants to be against the ruling of Hwande J., sitting at the High Court of Justice, Makurdi, Benue State of Nigeria, in a motion No. MHC/317m/2000 filed by the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th defendants in suit No. MHC/59/99. </p><p> It has been observed that the learned Counsel for the appellants has not stated in their notice of appeal what decision they were appealing against.</p><p> At page 130 of the record of proceedings is the appellants&#x27; notice of appeal which merely reads:</p><p> &quot;Take notice that the 1st and 2nd defendants/appellants, being dissatisfied with the decision of the Benue State High Court, stated in paragraph 2 hereunder, doth hereby appeal to the Court of Appeal upon the grounds set out in paragraph 3 and will at the hearing of the appeal seek the reliefs set out in paragraph 4... </p><p> 2. Part of the Decision Complained of</p><p> &quot;The whole decision&quot;.</p><p> The particulars required in the Notice, viz the name of the Judge and…</p>