OGUNTADE, J.C.A. (Delivering the Leading Judgment): In suit No. M/118/97 before the Lagos High Court, the appellant as applicant brought an originating summons against the respondents praying for the determination of the following questions:
1. Whether or not the 1st respondent has or enjoys any powers of authority pursuant to or under:
(a) Control of Advertisements (Lagos) Act, 1965.
(b) Control of Advertisement (Lagos) Bye-Law, 1991, to impose upon and/or demand the payment of or otherwise collect from the applicant advertisement fees as it purports to under exhibit A, attaching to these summons;
2. Whether or not, the 1st respondent has or enjoys, any power or authority pursuant to or under Registration of Commercial Premises/Activities Bye-Law No.3 of 1991, to impose upon and/or demand the payment of or collect from the applicant the sums demanded under exhibit 'B' attaching herewith.
3. Whether or not the 2nd respondent being a Magistrate sitting at Court 16 Tapa, Lagos, or any s…