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. Lagos cj launches new high court of lagos civil procedure. High court of the federal capital territory, abuja civil. Reservation of question of law for opinion of high court. The rules and procedures governing the operations of the lagos state high court is of lagos state civil procedure rules 2019. Originating application that may be commenced in lagos state. Originating application that may be commenced in lagos state 3. 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. Other levels of court include the magistrates and the customary court.
The new set of rules, which is the working tools of the judges of the high court of lagos state, was created to combat delays in the administration of justice. The high court of lagos state civil procedure rules 2019 a step. These, among other reasons, are the ills which the high court of lagos state civil procedure rules 2019 the new rules. The high court of lagos hears both civil and criminal matters. Payment and recovery of fees prescribed by rules of court. Magistrates courts law a practice directions on small. Federal high court alternative dispute resolution rules 2018.
Civil procedure rules, the area courts law and other relevant laws enacted in various jurisdictions. Click to download lagos state high court rules 2012 ning high court of lagos state civil procedure rules 2012 of the high court law, cap. This information is contained in a statement issued by the chief judge of the fct high court dated 14th february, 2018. The magistrates courts civil procedure rules arrangement of rules order 1 commencement of proceedings rules 1. Effective from 31st january 2019, the high court of lagos civil procedure rules 2012 2012 rules ceases to apply to all new and partheard civil matters within the state and full implementation of the new 2019 rules shall com mence.
Copies are available for purchase at the judicial resource centre, fct high court, maitama. Honourable chief judge of the lagos state judicia ry, honourable justice opeyemi oke, on 14th janu. Recently, the chief judge of lagos state in exercise of this power made the high court of lagos state civil procedure rules 2019 the new rules. High court of lagos state is the highest court of law in lagos state. The federal revenue court as federal high court was then called was established by the federal revenue act 1973 1973 no. With the commencement of the new rules, the old rules ceases to apply to all new and partheard civil matters within lagos state. Justice opeyemi olufunmilayo oke, the chief judge of lagos state, recently unveiled the lagos state high court civil procedure rules. Published by law nigeria admin at november 29, 2019. The scope of the 2019 rules covers all civil proceedings instituted within the lagos state high.
Preaction protocols and the commencement of actions in. 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. The high point in the existence of the lmdc came in may, 2007 when the lagos multidoor courthouse law was enacted. The lagos multidoor courthouse 1 dmediationlawyeristng. Interpretation of terms order 2 place of institution and trial of suits 1. 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. Rules of jurisdiction in a sense speak from a position outside the court system and prescribe the authority of the courts within the system. 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. Federal high court asset management corporation of nigeria amcon proceeding rules 2018. The high court of lagos has four divisions named as ikeja judicial division, lagos judicial division, epe judicial division and.
The high court is the court of last resort before the supreme court of nigeria. High court of lagos state civil procedure rules 2004 nigeria law. Order 5 rule and order 5 rule 5 4 stipulates that the failure to accompany originating processes with accompanying documents as stipulated in. Honourable chief judge of the lagos state judicia ry, honourable justice opeyemi oke, on 14th january 2019. Lagos high court rules foi act applicable to lagos state. Fct high court has a new civil procedure rules 2018. 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. Although the need was noted during the constitutional conference leading. Notwithstanding the provisions of the high court of lagos state civil procedure rules 2019 and the lagos state magistrates court civil procedure rules 2015, service of court processes. High court of the federal capital territory, abuja civil procedure rules. Conduct of proceedings by a person other than a party. Lagos courts begin virtual hearings monday punch newspapers. Welcome to the official website of federal high court.
High court, the national industrial court, high court of the federal capital territory, high. High court of lagos state civil procedure rules 2019 laws. 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. It has two main branches, one in lagos island and one in ikeja. The high court of lagos state civil procedure rules 2019. The lagos state chief judge cj, justice opeyemi oke, on monday launched the new high court of lagos civil procedure rules 2018 at the premises of the ikeja high court. Effective from 31st january 2019, the high court of lagos civil procedure rules 2012 2012 rules ceases to apply to all new and partheard civil matters within the state and full implementation of the new 2019 rules shall commence. 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. 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.
Ct civil procedure rule 2009 the magistrates courts civil procedure rules 2009 arrangement of rules order 1 commencement of proceedings rules 1. The following rules shall apply to proceedings under section 77 high court of lagos state laws. Additions and amendments to the civil procedure rules by the high court of lagos state civil procedure rules 2019. The legislation encapsulates all the ideals of the organization and provides a legal framework for its operations. A consideration of the amendments introduced in the 2019 high. Jurisdiction is a courts power to decide a case or issue a decree11. High court of lagos state civil procedure rules 2004. About federal high court nigeria civil aviation procedure rules 20 criminal practice. Lagos state small claims court practice directions.
Download administration of criminal justice law of lagos state. These rules shall be cited as the high court of lagos state civil procedure. 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. Some reflections on the new high court of lagos state. The 2018 high court of the federal capital territory civil procedure rules is out. 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 efficient and speedy dispensation of justice. 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. Laws of lagos state made from 1999 date lawnigeria.
High court in lagos address, contact number of high court. High court of lagos state civil procedure rules 2019 published under license from. 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. Electronic pdf copies are available in singles, groups or as a. The court was renamed the federal high court by section 228 1 and 230 2 of the constitution of the federal republic of nigeria, 1979. Electronic pdf copies are available in singles, groups or as a compendium for a fee. The decision is given in respect of a sum of twenty naira or more or b. The lagos state courts comprises three levels of courts. High court of lagos state civil procedure rules law, 2003. Road traffic law cap 172 of lagos state of nigeria 1994 law, 2003.
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