<p><strong> NGWUTA JCA (Delivering the Lead Ruling): </strong> This is a motion on notice brought pursuant to section 242 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999; section 25 of the Court of Appeal Act, 1990; Order 3, rule 4 of the Court of Appeal Rules, 2002, and under the inherent jurisdiction of the court.</p><p>The applicant prayed the court for the following reliefs:</p><p>“1. Enlargement of time within which to apply for leave of the Court of Appeal to cross-appeal against the judgment delivered on 22nd July, 1996. 2. Leave of this honourable court to cross-appeal against the judgment of Honourable Justice E. Akpomudjere, delivered on 22nd July, 1996. 3. Enlargement of time within which to file notice and grounds of appeal against the judgment of Honourable Justice E. Akpomudjere, delivered on 22nd July, 1996, and deeming the notice and grounds of appeal exhibited hereto as properly filed and served appropriate filing fees having been paid. 4. An order of this honourable court extending time …</p>