CONSTITUTIONAL LAW — Appellate Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court — Appeals Must Originate from the Court of Appeal
Principle Statement
The appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court is to hear and determine appeals from the Court of Appeal to the exclusion of any other court of law in Nigeria.
Ratio Decidendi (Source)
Per Katsina-Alu, JSC, in A.G., Anambra State v. A.G., FRN & Ors (2005) NLC-123-003-2004(SC) at p. 12; Paras B–C.
"The appellate jurisdiction of this court is to hear and determine appeals from the Court of Appeal to the exclusion of any other court of law in Nigeria."
Explanation / Scope
The Supreme Court’s appellate jurisdiction is exclusive over appeals from the Court of Appeal. No other court can exercise this function. The principle applies to constitutional law and appellate practice.
