Courts With Civil Jurisdiction

Question 1

Ogunsaya v. Dada

Answer 1

The issue of jurisdiction can be raised at any time/stage of the proceedings even on appeal for the very first time because it is fundamental as it relates to the root of the case and when it is raised, the court must stop and hear it.

Question 2

OSHOTOBA v. OLUJITON

Answer 2

However, on appeal, the leave of the court must be sought and obtained to raise the issue of jurisdiction.

Question 3

EZE v. OKECHUKWU

Answer 3

The issue of jurisdiction can be raised by the court suo moto.

Question 4

Adigun v. A.G Oyo State

Answer 4

The decision of the Supreme Court is Final.

Question 5

Section 280 (1) of the 1999 Constitution

Answer 5

provides that there shall be for any state that requires it a Customary Court of Appeal. It consists of a President and such number of Judges as may be prescribed by the House of Assembly of a State.