Principle

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW — Jurisdiction of Court of Appeal — Original Jurisdiction Under Section 239(1) Limited to Specified Matters

Area of law
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
Court
Supreme Court

The Court of Appeal's original jurisdiction is limited to specified constitutional matters. The principle applies to constitutional law. Other grievances must be filed in appropriate courts. The rule prevents the Court of Appeal from exercising unlimited original jurisdiction. The court will decline jurisdiction for matters…

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