Principle

JURISDICTION – Transfer of Proceedings – Court of Appeal’s Power to Transfer Where Trial Court Lacks Jurisdiction – Nullity of Transfer Order

Area of law
JURISDICTION
Court
Supreme Court

Once the trial court is found to lack jurisdiction, the Court of Appeal has no power to transfer the matter to another court. The only proper order is to strike out the suit. A transfer order made in such circumstances is a nullity. The Court…

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