LIMITATION LAW - Essence of limitation law and effect of an action instituted outside the prescribed period
HELD:
"Section 285(9) of the 1999 Constitution, as amended, is no doubt a limitation law. Explaining the rationale for limitation laws, His Lordship, Fabiyi, JSC held, inter alia, in Sulgrave Holdings Inc. & Ors. vs Federal Govt. of Nig. & Ors. 2012 LPELR-15520 (SC) @ 36 A- D:
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