Mohomed Buhari Mohomedu Sadikin vs Director General National Archeology Department – CA PHC 99/2012-2013

The case between Mohomed Buhari Mohomedu Sadikin and the Director General, National Archeology Department, addressed the issue of non-compliance with the requirement to deposit brief fees as stipulated by the Court of Appeal rules. It was held that failure to deposit the required brief fees after due notice results in rejection of the appeal, reaffirming the principle that adherence to procedural requirements is mandatory for appeal proceedings. This decision relied on Rule 13(b) of the Court of Appeal (Preparation of Appeal Briefs) 1978, emphasizing the strict procedural obligations imposed on appellants in appellate litigation.

A.W.A. Salam J. — It was established that the appellant was duly notified by registered post regarding the need to deposit the requisite brief fees but failed t