Principle

JURISDICTION — Exclusive Jurisdiction of Federal High Court — Simple Contract Not Included Under 1979 Constitution

Area of law
JURISDICTION
Court
Supreme Court

The Federal High Court's exclusive jurisdiction under the 1979 Constitution (as amended) does not include simple contract claims. Contract disputes remain within the residual jurisdiction of State High Courts. The principle applies to constitutional and jurisdictional law. The rule limits the Federal High Court's subject…

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