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What does civil jurisdiction refer to?
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?
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?
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?
In the case Ndayako v Dantaro, what type of jurisdiction was discussed?
What types of disputes are considered as civil matters?
What types of disputes are considered as civil matters?
How is civil jurisdiction usually conferred?
How is civil jurisdiction usually conferred?
What was held in the case of Madukolu v Nkemdilim?
What was held in the case of Madukolu v Nkemdilim?
How many Justices of the Supreme Court of Nigeria (SC) are allowed, according to the Constitution?
How many Justices of the Supreme Court of Nigeria (SC) are allowed, according to the Constitution?
What is the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court in disputes between the Federation and a State or between States?
What is the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court in disputes between the Federation and a State or between States?
Under which Act does the Supreme Court have additional original jurisdiction?
Under which Act does the Supreme Court have additional original jurisdiction?
Which courts are considered inferior courts of record?
Which courts are considered inferior courts of record?
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?
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?
