Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE — Jurisdiction — Issue of Jurisdiction Can Be Raised at Any Stage of Proceedings

Area of law: CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court: Supreme Court

Jurisdiction is a threshold issue. The principle applies to all courts. It must be resolved at the earliest opportunity. The rule ensures that nullities are avoided. The court has a duty to consider jurisdiction timeously. The principle is fundamental.

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