DATTIJO MUHAMMAD JSC (Delivering the Lead Ruling): By its motion filed on 8 May 2011, the South Atlantic Petroleum Ltd, hereinafter referred to as the applicant, seeks the following reliefs:
An order, extending the time within which the appellant/ applicant shall seek the leave of this honourable court to appeal on grounds of mixed law and facts against the judgment of the Court of Appeal, Lagos delivered on 29 April 2008, dismissing appeal No. CA/L/714/2006.
An order, granting leave to the appellant/applicant to appeal on grounds of mixed law and facts against the said judgment of the Court of Appeal No. CA/L/714/2006 made on 29 April 2008. A (3) An order, extending the time within which the appellant/ applicant shall appeal against the said judgment of the Court of Appeal, Lagos in appeal No. CA/L/712/2006 delivered on 29 April 2008 on grounds of mixed laws and facts.
An order, deeming the amended notice of appeal dated 2
February 2009, which contains grounds 2, 3, 4 and 5 which are g…