APPELLATE PRACTICE — Locus Standi — Party Not in Lower Court — Busy Body
Ratio Decidendi
Per Onnoghen, JSC, in Contract Resource Nig. Ltd & Anor v. UBA Plc (2011) NLC-123-292-2003(SC) at p. 12; Paras C—D:
"In the circumstance there is nothing to ground the notice of appeal on behalf of the said company. Contract Resource Nigeria Ltd is clearly a busy body in this appeal."
Explanation / Scope
This principle establishes that a party not in the lower court and without leave is a busy body in the appeal. The principle applies where non-parties seek to appeal. It ensures that only proper parties appeal. The principle reflects the requirement for locus standi. It prevents interference by non-parties. The court must dismiss the appeal. The principle provides guidance on locus standi.