APPELLATE PRACTICE ā Leave to Appeal ā Interlocutory Decisions Requiring Leave
Ratio Decidendi
Per Ogbuagu, JSC, in Union Bank of Nigeria Plc v. Sogunro & Ors (2006) NLC-123-124-2001(SC) at p. 7; Paras DāE:
"An appeal in an interlocutory decision which is not on a ground of law alone, is not competent when prior leave was not sought and obtained."
Explanation / Scope
Interlocutory appeals must be on grounds of law alone or have prior leave. The principle applies to appellate practice.