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Civil Procedure: Courts with Civil Jurisdiction

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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?

Substantive jurisdiction Signup and view all the answers

What types of disputes are considered as civil matters?

Disputes between individuals or between an individual and the government Signup and view all the answers

How is civil jurisdiction usually conferred?

By statute Signup and view all the answers

What was held in the case of Madukolu v Nkemdilim?

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

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

Not exceeding 21 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?

To the exclusion of all other courts Signup and view all the answers

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

Supreme Court (Additional Jurisdiction) Act 2002 Signup and view all the answers

Which courts are considered inferior courts of record?

Magistrate’s, District, Sharia, Area and Customary Courts 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?

A resolution by the National Assembly or State House of Assembly Signup and view all the answers