The significant features in the high court of lagos state civil procedure rules, 2012 on the holistic perusal of the high court of lagos. This is applicable only in states where the criminal procedure act cpa is applicable. The lagos state of nigeria official gazette nigeria. Additions and amendments to the civil procedure rules by the high court of lagos state civil procedure rules 2019. 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. Conduct of proceedings by a person other than a party. 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. Magistrates courts civil procedure rules and high court of lagos appeals rules. 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 mrs. Court rules high court of lagos state civil procedure rules 2012.
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. The high court of lagos state civil procedure rules 2019. Electronic pdf copies are available in singles, groups or as a compendium for a fee. Ofr, chief judge of lagos state, hereby make the following 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. High court of the federal capital territory, abuja civil procedure rules.
Notice in the high court of lagos state nigerialaw. A lagos high court, sitting in the ikeja judicial division, has ruled that the freedom of information foi act, 2011 is applicable to the government of lagos state and does not require domestication by the state to have effect. Lagos high court rules foi act applicable to lagos state. The gazettes are available only in pdf, but a table of contents is provided in each record. Interpretation of terms order 2 place of institution and trial of suits 1. High court of lagos state civil procedure rules 2012 free download as pdf file. Some reflections on the new high court of lagos state. The high court of lagos state civil procedure rules 2019 a step. 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. Lagos state government public service rules introduction. 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.
High court of the federal capital territory, abuja civil. High court of lagos state civil procedure rules 2012. The provision is part of the newly introduced high court of lagos state civil procedure rules 2012 which was launched by the chief judge of lagos, justice ayotunde phillips. It has two main branches, one in lagos island and one in ikeja. 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. It seems trite to contend that there is nothing that fairly mirrors the image, perception and indeed the effectiveness of any government like the image, perception and effectiveness of its public service. Honourable chief judge of the lagos state judicia ry, honourable justice opeyemi oke, on 14th january 2019. High court of lagos state civil procedure rules 2012 the old rules that the claimant file a preaction protocol form stating that the parties. Published by law nigeria admin at november 29, 2019. Generally, the child rights act provides and guarantee protections to children and young persons throughout nigeria. Procedure for service of foreign court process in nigeria order 8, rule 5 of lagos state high court civil procedure rules 2012 the foreign court or. Cessation of application the high court civil procedure rules, 1988 of the defunct bendel state of nigeria shall cease to apply. Magistrates courts law a practice directions on small. Federal high court rules of lagos 2009, high court of fct civil procedure rules 2004 and high court of lagos state civil procedure rules, sharia court rules, magistrate court rules, district court rules, customary court rules.
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. High court of lagos state is the highest court of law in lagos state. Laws and rules applicable to criminal courts in nigeria. Lagos cj launches new high court of lagos civil procedure. High court of lagos state civil procedure rules 2004 nigeria law. 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. The lagos state house of assembly enacts as follows. Ct civil procedure rule 2009 the magistrates courts civil procedure rules 2009 arrangement of rules order 1 commencement of proceedings rules 1. The decision is given in respect of a sum of twenty naira or more or b. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone.
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 lagos multidoor courthouse lmdc concept was initiated by the negotiation and conflict management group ncmg and presented to the judiciary and the legal community nationwide. Originating application that may be commenced in lagos state 3. Short title the family court of lagos state civil procedure rules 2012 commencement 6 june 2012 order 1 1 the family court civil procedure rules 2012 hereinafter referred to as the rules shall be the rules to be followed by the family court in the lagos state. 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. 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. Law to provide for the resolution of disputes by arbitration in lagos state and forconnecfed purposes. This database contains full versions of the lagos state of nigeria official gazette. 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. As at april 2012 lagos state has fiftyfour 54 high court judges and one hundred and eight 108 magistrates15 to serve an estimated population of 20. The rules and procedures governing the operations of the lagos state high court is of lagos state civil procedure rules 2019. In some cases, english high court rules of practice and procedure is a source of criminal procedure given the existence of any lacuna in the principal enactment. In exercise of the powers conferred on me by section 89 1 of the high court law, cap.
The lmdc was launched as the first courtconnected alternative dispute resolution adr center in. The rules and procedures governing the operations of the lagos state high court is of lagos state. High court of lagos state civil procedure rules 2004. The following rules shall apply to proceedings under section 77 high court of lagos state laws. This is in contrast to the default fees of two hundred naira 200. Constitution of the federal republic of nigeria, 1999 as amended, high court law ch. 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. Lagos state government public service rules foreword. High court of lagos state civil procedure rules 2019 laws. Chief judge of lagos state, pursuant to order 45 rule 4d of the high court of lagos state civil procedure rules has approved that monday, the 16th thday of july 2012 to friday, the 24 day of august 2012 both dates inclusive shall be the dates fixed for the. Download administration of criminal justice law of lagos state.
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