Principle

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 has no power to transfer a suit when the trial court lacked jurisdiction. The only proper order is to strike out the suit. The Court of Appeal's powers do not extend to curing jurisdictional defects by transfer. Striking out leaves the…

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