Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE — Locus Standi — States’ Interest in Federation Account Confers Standing to Sue

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

States have direct constitutional interest in the Federation Account and standing to sue when that interest is affected. Locus standi requires showing sufficient interest and threatened infringement of rights. The principle applies to constitutional law and civil procedure. The rule recognizes states as legal persons…

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