The preliminary objection raised dismissed as the writeen statement of defence signed and verified by principal officer of the corporation is valid under Order XXXIII Rule 1 of the Civil Procedure Decree (Cap. 8).

Civil Procedure-In a suit by or against a corporation, a writeen statement of defence signed and verified by a principal offcer of the company; such as a senior executive with authority to act on behalf of the corporation is competent under Order XXXIII Rule 1 of the Civil Procedure Decree (Cap.8).

Doctrine of Mootness- A case is moot where the relief sought no longer have a practical or enforceable effect, and the matter no longer presents a live controversy or practical issue requiring judicial intervention.

Judicial Review-Discretionary remedies such as certiorari, mandamus, and prohibition will not be issued where they cannot produced a meaningful legal effect; Court may still hear judicial review applications whre the impugned administrative decision has continuing or future legal consequences.

Non-Retrospective - Licences tied to annual regulaory periods cannot be reviewd or reinstated after expiry. 

Affidavit-Affidavit paragraphs that inadvertently refer to counsel instead of the party are materially defective and bear no legal or evidencial value. Such defects cannot be cured by oral submissions from the bar; proper procedure requires seeking leave to amend or substitute the affidavit before the hearing. Defective paragraphs are liable to be expunnged.

Evidence-Facts intended to contradict or supplement affidavit evidence must be sworn on oath. Statements made by counsel from the bar, not supported by affidavit, are disregarded as having no evidencial weight.

Civil Procedure-Security for costs can only be ordered against the plaintiff(s) who fall within the conditions of Order XXIX Rule1.  

Civil Procedure- Preliminary Objection- Pure point of Law; A preliminary objection must be based on a pure point of law that does not require the court to evaluate evidence or ascertain disputed facts.

Company Law- Acompany is distinct from its shareholders, who are not liable for the company's acts unless exceptional circumstances justify piercing the corporate veil. Where the pleadings allege factual involvement of a shareholder in the disputed act, determining that liability requires evidence and cannot be resolved as a preliminary point.

Contract Law- Where a dispute resolution clause uses mandatory language ("shall"), parties must comply with the requirement before approaching the court. Failure to conduct mandatory requirement renders the suit premature.

Arbitration- Where an arbitration clause uses permissive language ("may"), arbitration is optional, parties are not bound to arbitrate unless the clause expressly imposes a mandatory obligation.