UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC V. BTL INDUSTRIES LTD.
(2005) JELR 45236 (SC)
Supreme Court
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SC.301/2003(-R)
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15 Apr 2005
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Nigeria
Coram
MUHAMMADU LAWAL UWAIS JSC;
SALIHU MODIBBO ALFA BELGORE JSC;
IDRIS LEGBO KUTIGI JSC;
ALOYSIUS IYORGYER KATSINA-ALU JSC;
GEORGE ADESOLA OGUNTADE JSC;
Appearances
Dr. Konyin Ajayi, SAN (with him, Seye Opasanya, Esq.; Segun Akerele, Esq.; Mohammed Salau, Esq. and Oyinkan Badejo Okusanya[Miss]) - For Appellant
Chief Afe Babalola, SAN (with him, Chief A. S. Awomolo, SAN; Seni Okunloye, SAN; G. Oyewole, Esq.; A. Adenipekun,Esq.; A. Adewunmi, Esq.; M. B. Badmus [Miss]; OludotunSowemimo, Esq. and Akin Aremu, Esq.) - For Respondent
Judgement
<p>OGUNTADE, J.S.C. (Delivering the Leading Ruling): The appellant, United Bank for Africa Plc. by its motion filed on 23/2/ 05 prayed for the following: </p><p> "(1) An order granting leave to the appellant to raise fresh issues of law as to: (a) frustration; (b) public policy consideration; (c) misjoinder of causes; (d) illegality and supervening legislation; (e) jurisdiction; (f) unjust enrichment; and (g) burden of proof. </p><p> (2) An order granting the appellant leave to amend the notice of appeal dated 20/10/03 by substituting thereof the notice of appeal attached as exhibit U01 to the affidavit in support of this motion.</p><p> (3) An order enlarging the time within which to apply for leave to file grounds other than the grounds of law in this appeal.</p><p> (4) An order granting leave to the appellant to file grounds other than grounds of law in this appeal.</p><p> (5) An order granting leave to the appellant to file grounds of appeal challenging concerning concurrent finding of fact.</p><p> (6) An order, (sought ex ab…</p>