<p>I. T. MUHAMMAD, J.C.A. (Delivering the Leading Ruling): The applicants herein prayed for the following reliefs:</p><p> &quot;(a) Extension of time within which to apply for leave to appeal;</p><p> (b) Leave to appeal;</p><p> (c) Extension of time to file the notice and grounds of appeal;</p><p> (d) An order deeming the attached notice and grounds of appeal as properly filed and served;</p><p> (e) An order staying further proceedings of the suit in the lower court pending the determination of this appeal;</p><p> (f) An order directing a departure from the rules of this Hon. Court so that the appeal can be heard on the bundle of documents attached to the affidavit in support and marked exhibit &#x27;J&#x27;.</p><p> (g) An order accelerating the hearing of this appeal by reducing the time limits specified for filing of briefs of argument.&quot;</p><p> The application was brought pursuant to section 242(1) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999. Section 25(1- 4) of the Court of Appeal Act, 1976, Orders 3(4), 6(11), 7(2) of the Court of Appea…</p>