Order 14A — International Protocol, Convention, Treaty
Rule 1 Procedure in action for breach of international protocol, convention, etc.
(1) Where an action involves a breach of or non-compliance with an international protocol, a convention or treaty on labour, employment and industrial relations, the Claimant shall in the complaint and witness statement on oath, include:
(a) the name, date and nomenclature of the protocol, convention or treaty; and
(b) proof of ratification of such protocol, convention or treaty by Nigeria.
(2) In any claim relating to or connected with any matter, the party relying on the International Best Practice, shall plead and prove the existence of the same in line with the provisions relating to proof of custom in the extant Evidence Act.
Rule 2 Defendant's Statement of Defence.
(1) The defendant in an action relating to or connected with any matter in this Order shall file a statement of defence to the claim not later than 14 days after being served the process.
(2) The defendant may in addition to the statement of defence file a counter-claim and witness statement on oath, and the Court shall treat it in accordance with the Rules of the Court.
(3) Where from the information provided in compliance with Rule 1 of this Order, there is no satisfactory evidence entitling the Claimant or the defendant to judgment of the Court, the Court may non-suit or dismiss the action.