JOHN INYANG OKORO, J.C.A. (Delivering the Lead Ruling): By a motion on notice dated 29th January, 2010 and filed on 8th February, 2010, the Respondent/Applicant prayed for the following reliefs:
"1. LEAVE to Respondent/Applicant to Amend Respondent's Brief of Argument dated and filed on 11th January, 2007 in the manner shown in the Amended Respondent's Brief of Argument attached to this application.
2. AN ORDER deeming the Amended Respondent's Brief of Argument dated 29th January, 2010, already filed as properly filed and served".
The grounds upon which this application is anchored are given as:-
"1. To enable the Respondent/Applicant properly respond to all the issues of law and facts raised in the Appellate court.
2. To enable this court determine the appeal on the merit effectively and conclusively".
In support of the application is a 12 paragraphs affidavit deposed to by one Michael Johnson, a Litigation Manager in Applicant counsel's Chambers. Attached to the affidavit is one Exh…