Civil Procedure: Courts with Civil Jurisdiction
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What does civil jurisdiction refer to?

  • The geographical area where the court is located
  • The power of a court to hear and determine civil matters (correct)
  • The jurisdiction over criminal matters
  • The procedural matters related to court cases

    • Which of the following is NOT a factor that determines the jurisdiction of a court?

  • Criminal jurisdiction (correct)
  • Subject matter of its operation
  • The relief sought
  • Constitution

    • What is substantive jurisdiction?

  • Jurisdiction related to equitable remedies
  • Jurisdiction conferred on court by law and cannot be waived (correct)
  • Jurisdiction over geographical areas
  • Jurisdiction related to procedural matters

    • In the case Ndayako v Dantaro, what type of jurisdiction was discussed?

    <p>Substantive jurisdiction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What types of disputes are considered as civil matters?

    <p>Disputes between individuals or between an individual and the government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is civil jurisdiction usually conferred?

    <p>By statute</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was held in the case of Madukolu v Nkemdilim?

    <p>The subject matter of the case must be within the court’s jurisdiction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many Justices of the Supreme Court of Nigeria (SC) are allowed, according to the Constitution?

    <p>Not exceeding 21</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court in disputes between the Federation and a State or between States?

    <p>To the exclusion of all other courts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under which Act does the Supreme Court have additional original jurisdiction?

    <p>Supreme Court (Additional Jurisdiction) Act 2002</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which courts are considered inferior courts of record?

    <p>Magistrate’s, District, Sharia, Area and Customary Courts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required before any action is instituted on behalf of the National Assembly or the House of Assembly of a State in respect of the additional original jurisdiction of the SC?

    <p>A resolution by the National Assembly or State House of Assembly</p> Signup and view all the answers

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