In my view this is a case where the rules of court as framed do not provide for one particular set of circumstances which can arise, and i think that the court has inherent power to read the rules applicable to the procedure of a court in a manner which will enable practical justice to be. Lagos judiciary tackles delay with new rules punch. He submitted that section 251 of the constitution vested the jurisdiction on federal high court and not on state high court. In exercise of the powers conferred on me by section 89 1 of the. Pursuant to section 274 of the 1999 constitution of the federal republic of nigeria and section 89 1 of the high court law of lagos state cap h5, laws of lagos state, 2015, the chief judge of lagos state is empowered to make rules concerning the administration of the civil justice system. Subject to the provisions of this constitution and in addition to such other jurisdiction as may be conferred upon it by law, the high court of a state shall have unlimited. High court of lagos state civil procedure rules 2004 nigeria law. Delta state of nigeria high court civil procedure rules, 2009 high court of delta state civil procedure rules, 2009 in exercise of the powers conferred on me by sections 274 and 315 of the constitution of the federal republic of nigeria 1999 and section 53 of the high court law cap. High court of the federal capital territory, abuja civil procedure rules. High court of lagos state civil procedure rules 2004.
Application to set aside for irregularity order 6 issue of originating process 1. Federal high court civil procedure rules 2009 nigerian. Published by law nigeria admin at november 29, 2019. It is entirely left within the discretion of the trial court. Justice adedayo adeola akintoye 2nd right taking their oath of office.
This new portal of the hemispheric network contains a virtual library that offers uptodate legal information related to mutual assistance and extradition in the 34 active member states of the oas. The chief justice after consultation with the judges president of the several divisions of the supreme court of south africa has, in terms of paragraph a of. About federal high court nigeria civil aviation procedure rules 20 criminal practice. Federal capital territory high court civil procedure. The jurisdiction of the attorney discipline system shall be as set forth in supreme court rule 371b.
The high court of lagos has four divisions named as ikeja judicial division, lagos judicial division, epe judicial. The news is that the new introductions to the prop. It operates through three hierarchies of courts which are the high courts, magistrate courts and customary courts. The rules revoked the federal high court civil procedure rules 2000 and were made by abdullahi mustapha, ofr, chief judge of the federal high court. The 2019 rules was signed and launched by the honourable chief judge of the lagos state judicia ry, honourable justice opeyemi oke, on 14th january 2019. The rules and procedures governing the operations of the lagos state high court is of lagos state. Justice opeyemi oke, launched the high court of lagos state civil procedure rules 2019 the new rules which repealed the high court of lagos state civil procedure rules 2012 the old rules consequently, the new rules came into force on 31 st january 2019 and are. I do not think there is any statutory limit set by the kaduna state high court civil procedure rules within which an application to relist must be filed. The federal revenue court as federal high court was then called was established by the federal revenue act 1973 1973 no. Welcome to the official website of federal high court. Magistrates courts law a practice directions on small. High court of rivers state civil procedure rules contents order 1 application and interpretation rule pages 1.
Sep 26, 2012 as part of activities marking the commencement of a new legal year, the new high court of lagos state civil procedure rules 2012 was presented to the public at a stakeholders summit held on wednesday, the 19th day of september 2012. Argument the high court lagos statecivil procedure rules. Home our collections books laws of ogun state of nigeria. The civil procedure rules of lagos requires the claimant to undertakecomply with several preaction steps preaction protocol before instituting an action, namely. Next lagos state multidoor court practice directions on mediation. Akingbola challenges lagos high courts jurisdiction to. Dec 17, 2016 abuja the national judicial council, njc, has sacked justices ugbo ononogbo of abia state and nasir gunmi of zamfara state high court over their alleged complicity in judicial malpractice. Part 2 constitution of the high court of lagos state.
Fashola swears in 3 new judges of the high court of. High court of lagos state civil procedure rules 2019 laws. The decision is given in respect of a sum of twenty naira or more or b. We are committed to ensuring disputes are resolved fairly, timely, transparently and economically by leveraging enabling technology with inherent seamless integration of the court processes, structures and administration. The lagos state house of assembly enacts as follows. Previous the nasarawa state high court civil rules 2010. A lagos high court, sitting in the ikeja judicial division, has ruled that the freedom of information foi act, 2011 is applicable to the government of lagos state and does not require domestication by the state to have effect. High court of lagos state civil procedure rules 2004 order 1 application and interpretation 1.
The lagos state chief judge, justice opeyemi oke, recently launched the new high court of lagos civil procedure rules 2019 at the premises of the ikeja high court. Indeed, under the newly enacted high court of lagos state civil procedure rules 2012 cpr 2012, which took effect on 31 st december 2012, the recourse to adr has been made mandatory in appropriate cases. The high court of lagos state civil procedure rules 2019 a step. Appeal stated that after all, relisting a matter struck out by a court is a matter of course. A consideration of the amendments introduced in the 2019. Subject to the provisions of any enactment, civil proceedings may be begun by writ, originating summons, civil proceedings originating motion or petition, or any other method required by other rules of court governing. While litigants wait endlessly to get justice, the judges. If you are uncertain, consult a lawyer of the chief registrar of the high court. The lagos high court system is comprised of the criminal division, the lands division, the family and probate division, the commercial fast track division, the general civil division, the special offences courts and the sexual offences courts. The new rules which became effective from 31 st january 2019 introduced a number of changes to the justice administration system in lagos state as it concerns civil matters at the high court. Originating application that may be commenced in lagos state 3. Of the republic of namibia legal assistance centre. Pursuant to section 274 of the 1999 constitution of the federal republic of nigeria and section 89 1 of the high court law of lagos state cap h5, laws of lagos state, 2015, the chief judge of lagos state is empowered to make rules concerning the administration of.
With the commencement of the new rules, the old rules ceases to apply to all new and partheard civil matters within lagos state. High court in lagos address, contact number of high court. General principles the provisions of this law are based on the following principles and shall be construed accordingly. The new lagos high court civil procedure rules what is. Preaction protocols and the commencement of actions in. Edo state high court of justice is situated in sapele road, it is a superior court of record and has 28 judicial divisions and together with the magistrate courts and area courts carry out judicial functions of the judiciary in the state. Justice oke at the launch said the new lagos state high court rules would help to combat delays in the administration. The lmdc was launched as the first court connected alternative dispute resolution adr center in africa in 2002. The fundamental objective of the rules is the just and expeditious disposition of cases. Leave a comment some reflections on the new high court of lagos state civil procedure rules. Reservation of question of law for opinion of high court. With only 59 judges and 122 magistrates serving a population of over 20 million people, lagos state is the worst hit with delayed justice. Family court of lagos state civil procedure rule 2012.
Ct civil procedure rule 2009 the magistrates courts civil procedure rules 2009 arrangement of rules order 1 commencement of proceedings rules 1. Judge name parties to the case status suit number search. Lagos state small claims court practice directions. While this development has been commended, interestingly, it has also been greeted with criticisms andor protests in some quarters for reasons which we. High court of lagos state civil procedure rules 2012 order 1 citation, application and interpretation of high court of lagos state civil procedure rules 2012 1. Office of the chief registrar high court of justice ogun. The high court lagos state civil procedure rules 2012 provides in order 3 rule 21e and subrule 2 thus. For example, in lagos state, if your matter involves little or no monetary claim less than n1,000,000. Some reflections on the new high court of lagos state civil. High court of ogun state civil procedure rules 2014. Federal high court alternative dispute resolution rules 2018. High court of lagos state civil procedure rules 2019 published under license from. Honourable chief judge of the lagos state judicia ry, honourable justice opeyemi oke, on 14th janu.
A law to establish the lagos multidoor court house and for other connected matters 18th may 2007 commencement the lagos state house of assembly enacts as follows. High court of lagos state civil procedure rules 2012. The high court of lagos hears both civil and criminal matters. Lagos state high court civil procedure rules, 2019. It is worth mentioning that, effective from 31st january 2019, the lagos state high court civil procedure rules 2012 hereinafter referred to as the 2012 rules no longer applies to new and part heard matters in civil proceedings. Justice adedayo adeola akintoye left the three new judges of the high court of lagos state hon. Ofr, chief judge of lagos state, hereby make the following rules. Rules and procedures of attorney discipline system i general provisions a jurisdiction. More some reflections on the new high court of lagos state civil procedure rules 2012. Lagos state nigeria lagos state government appellate procedure 214 pages. Federal high court asset management corporation of nigeria amcon proceeding rules 2018. Suit relating to land and property destrained or siezed 2. Court rules the lagos state magistrates courts civil procedure rules. The rules amends the lagos state high civil procedure rules, 2012 and is to apply to all civil proceedings in the high court of lagos state including partheard matters.
Interpretation of terms order 2 place of institution and trial of suits 1. Establishment of the lagos multidoor court house 1there is established a body to be known as the lagos multidoor courthouse referred to in this law as. Current features of the summary judgement procedure under the high court of lagos state civil procedure rules 2004 the declared objective of the 2004 lagos high court civil procedure rules is the achievement of just, efficient and speedy dispensation of justice. Pursuant to section 274 of the 1999 constitution of the federal republic of nigeria and section 89 1 of the high court law of lagos state. High court of ogun state civil procedure rules 2014 books physical details. On 21 st january 2019, the chief judge of lagos state, hon. Nov 29, 2017 lagos high court rules foi act applicable to lagos state a lagos high court, sitting in the ikeja judicial division, has ruled that the freedom of information foi act, 2011 is applicable to the. The lagos multidoor courthouse lmdc concept was initiated by the negotiation and conflict management group ncmg and presented to the judiciary and the legal community nationwide. H3 laws of lagos state 2003 as amended by high court amendment law 2012, and all other powers enabling me in that behalf, i, inumidun enitan akande mrs. The rules and procedures governing the operations of the lagos state high court is of lagos state civil procedure rules 2019. Conduct of proceedings by a person other than a party. Law to provide for the resolution of disputes by arbitration in lagos state and forconnecfed purposes. High court, the national industrial court, high court of the federal capital territory, high. Rules of the supreme court of the state of new hampshire administrative rules 35 to 59 rule 37a.
Magistrates courts civil procedure rules and high court of lagos appeals rules. Apr 20, 2017 judges, magistrates and other stakeholders involved in the administration of child justice in the country converged in lagos last week to consider the protection of children through the application of the child rights law, the challenges confronting practitioners and the implementation of the law as domesticated in each state. Citation and interpretation order 2 place of instituting and trials of suits 1. Appeals from magistrate and district courts to the high courts right of appeal.
It has two main branches, one in lagos island and one in ikeja lagos state judiciary and. Section 150 of the childs rights law empowers the chief judge of lagos state to make rules for the procedure that shall be applicable m the family court. Payment and recovery of fees prescribed by rules of court. The high court of lagos state civil procedure rules 2019. Lagos high court rules foi act applicable to lagos state. Sep 20, 2012 the provision is part of the newly introduced high court of lagos state civil procedure rules 2012 which was launched by the chief judge of lagos, justice ayotunde phillips. Suits relating to land and property distained or seized 2. Lagos high court rules foi act applicable to lagos state a lagos high court, sitting in the ikeja judicial division, has ruled that the freedom of information foi act, 2011 is applicable to the. Electronic pdf copies are available in singles, groups or as a compendium for a fee. The lagos state judicial service commission referred to in state into this law as the commission may by notice in the gazette magisterial districts. Magistrates courts law practice directions on small claims 2018 in exercise of the powers conferred on me by section 274 of the constitution of the federal republic of nigeria, 1999 as amended, high court law ch. Download the new lagos state high court rules 2019 lawyard. On monday i was at the lagos high court annex before one judge like that. High court of the federal capital territory, abuja civil.
In exercise of the powers conferred on me by section 89 1 of the high court law, cap. Justice delivery at the grassroots courts at the end of the day. Plans have now reached advanced stage to change the lagos high court civil procedure rules. If you do not want cost, lagos state cannot be tired of revenue generation. Lagos state governor, mr babatunde fashola, san right, congratulating hon. This article treats the concept of justice briefly, discusses the court in nigeria. High court of lagos state is the highest court of law in lagos state. High court welcome to the official website of federal high.
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