Principle

JURISDICTION – Transfer of Causes – Power of Court of Appeal to Transfer Matter to Federal High Court – Absence of Statutory Power to Transfer

Area of law
JURISDICTION
Court
Supreme Court

The Court of Appeal has no statutory power to transfer a matter to the Federal High Court after finding that the trial court lacked jurisdiction. The proper order is to strike out the case—not transfer it. Transfer is not available as a remedy for lack…

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