Case Law

Period of limitation cannot be extended by the court except where expressly provided for.

Abubakar v. Nasamu (No.1) [2012] 17 NWLR (Pt. 1330) 407 at 459-460, paras. H-A, per Adekeye, JSC: “Where the limitation of time is imposed in a Constitution, Statute, Decree or Edict unless they make provision for extension of time, the courts cannot extend the time…” Notes: Mostly, in civil actions, an aggrieved party does not […]