Of course, it is well known that proceedings taken under the undefended List procedure are Sui generis, being in a special class and intended to give summary judgment to a creditor in obvious claims of indebtedness or outstanding monetary claims, which are indefenceable. It is aimed at killing time and removing undue struggle, thus avoiding the normal process of hearing, which would require filing of pleadings and calling of witnesses to prove the claim, with all the time and energy input, struggle, contention and legal fireworks by the parties and counsel at the hearing.
– I.G. Mbaba, JCA. Ilorin East v. Alasinrin (2012) – CA/IL/38/2011