Area Court Flashcards
1
Q
In the northern part, what is the equivalent of the customary court
A
Area Court
2
Q
What was the event that took place in 1966
A
The native court laws of northern noligeria were replaced by the area. Court edicts of the various states of northern Nigeria.
3
Q
How is the area court constituted
A
The area Court is constituted by a judge, designated area Judge, sitting alone or with one or more members .
4
Q
Area courts are of various categories or grades. True or False
A
True
5
Q
Does the area court have only civil jurisdiction?
A
No, it both has civil and criminal jurisdiction
6
Q
What was the holding in Odofin v. Oni
A
In deciding such appeals, the appellate courts are enjoyed to have regard to the substance rather than form or technicalities
