<p>G. S. SOWEMIMO, J.S.C. (Delivering the Leading Judgment): This case, which is an appeal to this court, started in the Bendel State High Court as suit No. B/264/79 and the writ of summons was issued out on the 2nd of October, 1979. The summons read thus -</p><p> &quot;The plaintiff&#x27;s claim against the defendants is for:-</p><p> (a) A declaration that the Maidoh Assets Verification Panel exceeded its jurisdiction in that it failed to determine the issues contained in its terms of reference according to law.</p><p> (b) A declaration that the Maidoh Assets Verification Panel exceeded its jurisdiction in that it heard and received evidence and/or representations from a number of persons behind the back of the plaintiff, and thus failed to observe the rules of law and that of natural justice.</p><p> (c) A declaration that as a result of (a) and/or (b) above, the recommendations of the Maidoh Assets verification Panel are a nullity, void and of no effect.&quot;</p><p> The pleadings were duly filed and delivered after amendments under t…</p>