Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE — Jurisdiction — Payment of Filing Fees — Condition Precedent to Court’s Assumption of Jurisdiction

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

Payment of filing fees is a condition precedent to the court assuming jurisdiction. Non-payment deprives the court of jurisdiction to entertain the matter. The principle applies to civil proceedings. Court rules make filing fee payment mandatory. The rule ensures compliance with financial requirements for accessing…

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