principle of the maxim 'interest reipublicae ut sit finis litium'
"Furthermore, the maxim: interest reipublicae ut sit finis litium is a cardinal principle of our administration of justice. However, where the Court of Appeal is of opinion that the case has been decided on insufficient grounds it will exercise its discretion to allow further evidence". Per Karibi Whyte, J.S.C. (Pp. 52-53, Paras. F-G) BELLO AKANBI & ORS. v. MAMUDU ALAO & ANOR (1989) LPELR-315(SC)
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