Suit relating to land and property destrained or siezed 2. Lagos state small claims court practice directions. It was established before the high court, that was formerly referred to as the supreme court but and its jurisdiction was localized. On the lower court bench there are thirtyfour 34 magistrates ranging from chief magistrate grade 1 to magistrate grade ii. Originating application that may be commenced in lagos state 3. Second, in respect of lagos state, section 262 of the administration of criminal justice law 2011 provides that where a matter arises in respect of which no adequate provisions are made in the rules, the court shall adopt such procedure as will in its view do substantial justice between the parties. By her honour adejumoke olagbegiadelabu aciarb chief magistrate coroner lagos state judiciary. Interpretation of terms order 2 place of institution and trial of suits 1. High court of lagos state civil procedure rules 2019. Oke, chief judge of lagos state, hereby issue the following practice directions. Mar 10, 2018 court rules the lagos state magistrates courts civil procedure rules. 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.
Consequence on the powers conferred on the chief judge, the chief judge made the rules of court christened oyo state magistrate courts civil procedure rules 2012 wherein provision regulating the forms to be used in proceedings before the court is made under order 2 rule 1. Being paper delivered on the 24th of july 2017 at the orientation course for newly appointed magistrates at the national judicial institute, abuja. Generally, the child rights act provides and guarantee protections to children and young persons throughout nigeria. Section 150 of the childs rights law empowers the chief judge of. Lagos judiciary library laws of the federation magistrates court law arrangement of section 1. Lagos high court rules foi act applicable to lagos state. See for instance the district court laws of the federal capital territory1, the district laws in benue state2 and the magistrate court laws of lagos state3. Download lagos state judiciary releases full detail of. The magistrate court civil procedure rules of lagos4 provide two. Two men and 10 women were appointed as magistrates. Rules of civil procedure for the magistrate courts rules 112. On may 27, 1967, the same year lagos state was formed, the high court and the magistrate court of the federal territory were merged to form the lagos state judiciary under the leadership of john taylor, the pioneer chief judge of lagos state.
The magisterial districts includes ikeja, lagos, yaba, apapa, ikorodu, badagry and epe. Find below, the practice directions of the lagos state small claims court established by the chief judge of lagos state, hon justice opeyemi oke in conjunction. Chief judge hereby designate some magistrates courts as small claims courts. Appeals from magistrate and district courts to the high courts right of appeal. A milestone in dispute resolution on monday, april 23, 2018, the lagos state judiciary took a significant step towards further enhancement. Rules of court the rules board for courts of law has, under section 6 of the rules board for courts of law act, 1985 act no. The chief judge of lagos state, ayotunde phillips, on wednesday advised magistrates in the state to. The magistrates courts civil procedure rules 2009 arrangement of rules order 1 commencement of proceedings rules 1. High court of lagos state civil procedure rules 2004. Jan 30, 2019 the chief judge of lagos state, justice opeyemi oke justice oke at the launch said the new lagos state high court rules would help to combat delays in the administration of justice and were in line with international best practices.
Magistrates courts law a practice directions on small. Practice directions of the small claims court in lagos state in lagos state, the small claims courttrack was created out of the existing magistrates courts, as a division of the court. The chief judge of lagos state, ayotunde phillips, on wednesday advised magistrates in the state to live above. The lagos state judiciary has reshuffled magistrates in all the seven magisterial districts in lagos state. Next story fake female lawyer arrested in imo state after practicing law for 5 years. A defendant may state as a counterclaim any claim that the defendant has against the plaintiff that is within the jurisdiction of magistrate court. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. Rules of courts of the government of lagos state laws. The provision of the magistrates courts civil procedure rules regarding mode of service, except as provided herein shall apply to any process of whatever description issued by. In this schedule the rules means the rules published under government notice no. The establishment of the magistrate court give birth to the high court, the then lagos state supreme court. Justice delivery at the grassroots courts at the end of the day. Magistrate court depends on where the court is located.
It had in attendance judges and magistrates of the high court of lagos state, body of senior advocates of. The practice directions shall apply and be observed in the magistrates courts designated as small claims courts and by the. The following rules shall apply to proceedings under section 77 high court of lagos state laws. Office of the chief registrar high court of justice ogun. The magisterial districts includes ikeja, lagos, yaba, apapa, ikorodu, badagry and. An overview of the administration of criminal justice law. The magistrate court of lagos state 2 the seal shall be kept by the chief magistrate and a copy of it may be kept by each magistrate in the state. 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. Former chief magistrate, akwa ibom state judiciary, nigeria lecturer, school of continuing education, law diploma programme, university of uyo. Magistrates courts law practice directions on small. Lagos state high court civil procedure rules, 2019 download pdf n2,000 lagos state high court law download pdf n lagos state habeas corpus law download pdf n high court of lagos state fees law download pdf n lagos state judicial divisions directions download pdf n the high court appeals rules. High court of the federal capital territory, abuja civil procedure rules.
Magistrates courts civil procedure rules and high court of lagos appeals rules. High court of lagos state civil procedure rules 2019 3 laws. The magistrate court civil procedure rules of lagos4 provide two forms of commencing an action. 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. Rules of jurisdiction in a sense speak from a position outside the court system and.
Commission with the inscription the magistrate court of lagos state. An appeal shall lie to the high court of lagos state from the magistrate court sitting as a family court in respect of any derision on any application for an adoption order other than a decision to postpone the determination of the application for such an order and make interim order. Magistrates courts law a practice directions on small claims. Lagos state first introduced the administration of criminal justice law, 2007 and the law was reenacted in 2011 acjl to govern criminal proceedings in lagos state.
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. In lagos state, establishment of customary courts is provided for in section 1 of the customary laws5 which states. The rules of court that regulate proceedings relating to the rights, advancement and welfare of a child in lagos state are the childs right law of lagos state 2007 and the family court of lagos state civil procedure rules 2012. The court of appeal rules, 2011 arrangement of rules order 1 general 1. Jurisdiction is a courts power to decide a case or issue a decree11. The magistrates courts civil procedure rules arrangement of rules order 1 commencement of proceedings rules 1. Magistrate court was the first to be established among others. Originating application that may be commenced in lagos state. Short title 2 repeal 3 conflict with state law or rules 4. Registry of a magistrate court having jurisdiction to hear small claims suits. Ogun state judiciary has been operating within the full complement of its rules and has contributed immensely towards the development of legal jurisprudence in nigeria and in particular, ogun state through its array of legal luminaries on either of the benches. We the staff of lagos state judiciary are committed to lagos state and the community.
Download lagos state judiciary releases full detail of posting of magistrates for 2018. Find list of best courts in lagos with their name, address, contact phone number and other information on vconnect. For example, in lagos state, if your matter involves little or. Rules of jurisdiction in a sense speak from a position outside the court system and prescribe the authority of the courts within the system. For example, in lagos state, if your matter involves little or no monetary claim less than n1,000,000. In the magistrates court of lagos title as in form 6. Mar 10, 2018 1 the family court civil procedure rules 2012hereinafter referred to as the rules shall be the rules to be followed by the family court in the lagos state. Her lordship is the professional head and chief executive of ogun state judiciary with other twentyseven high court judges ably manning the high court bench. High court of the federal capital territory, abuja civil.
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. Justice oke at the launch said the new lagos state high court rules would help to combat delays in the administration of justice and were in line with international best practices. Ct civil procedure rule 2009 the magistrates courts civil procedure rules 2009 arrangement of rules order 1 commencement of proceedings rules 1. Duties of legal practitioner in instituting proceedings in a magistrate court. Electronic pdf copies are available in singles, groups or as a compendium for a fee. Laws and rules applicable to criminal courts in nigeria. Lagos state nigeria lagos state government appellate procedure 214 pages. Oyo state magistrate courts civil procedure rules 2012. Magistrates court civil procedure rules 2009 law institute of. The rules and procedures governing the operations of the lagos state high court is of lagos state.
This law brought radical changes into the administration of criminal justice in lagos state with several provisions aimed at improving the administration of criminal justice in the state. Election tribunal and court practice directions 2011 b 159 162. The practice directions shall apply and be observed in the magistrates courts designated as small claims courts and by the high court, when sitting over appeals from the. Magistrates courts law practice directions on small claims. The judicial service commission of lagos state in consultation with the governor of lagos state shall establish customary courts. Magistrate court of lagos state for the purpose of hearing matters relating to children. Your attention is also called to order 3 rules 4, 5 and 6 of the magistrates court civil procedure rules.
The rules and procedures governing the operations of the lagos state hight court is of. The decision is given in respect of a sum of twenty naira or more or b. High court of lagos state civil procedure rules 2004 nigeria law. Download the new lagos state high court rules 2019 lawyard. Personal service for notice of appeal 2 address for service 3 failure to endorse address for service 4. Payment into court by defendant who has counterclaimed. Affidavits shall be sworn before a judge, magistrate, registrar, commissioner for oaths, any officer.
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