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JURISDICTION – Power of Court of Appeal to Transfer Suit – Court of Appeal’s Powers Where Trial Court Lacks Jurisdiction

Area of law: JURISDICTION
Court: Supreme Court

The Court of Appeal lacks power to transfer a suit after finding the trial court lacked jurisdiction. The only proper order is to strike out the suit. The appellate court's powers are defined by statute—transfer is not among them in this context. Striking out terminates…

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