“The aim of pleadings is to give notice of the case to be met so that the other party can adequately prepare for it and join issues, it prevents trial by ambush and saves either party the embarrassment of being taken by surprise: George v. Flour Mills Ltd. (1965) 1 ALL N.L.R. 71; Emegokwe v. Okadigbo (1973) 4 S.C. 113; Bunge v. Governor, Rivers State (2006) 12 N.W.L.R. (Pt. 995) 573 at 595.” PER E. EKO, J.S.C., in

Adeokin Records & Anor V Musical Copyright Society Of Nigeria (Ltd/Gte)

LER [2018]SC.336/2008

APPEAL NO: SC.336/2008