Principle

JURISDICTION — Exclusive Jurisdiction of Federal High Court — Distinction Between Banking Matters and Tort of Conversion

Area of law
JURISDICTION
Court
Supreme Court

Tort of conversion is within the State High Court's jurisdiction. The principle applies to constitutional law. The Federal High Court's exclusive jurisdiction over banking does not cover conversion claims. The rule preserves State High Court jurisdiction over common law torts. The court will look at…

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