Principle

JURISDICTION – Transfer of Suit – Proper Order Where Trial Court Lacks Jurisdiction is to Strike Out, Not Transfer

Area of law
JURISDICTION
Court
Supreme Court

When a trial court lacks jurisdiction, the proper order on appeal is to strike out the suit—not transfer it. The trial court's ruling is set aside as a nullity. Striking out is the correct remedy because the proceedings were void from inception. Transfer would be…

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