Sub- Delegation Flashcards
DELEGATUS non potest Delegare
A delegate may not sub-delegare powers or functions delegated to him except expressly authorized to do so.
DELEGATUS non potest delegare
General rule
You can’t subs-delegate…
Unless you are expressly allowed to do so
The purpose?
To prevent an authorized sub-delegation of power
Sub-delegation cause the decree 17 of 1984 didn’t explicitly say so…
Okoro V. Delta Steel
Garba v. FCSC
Nwaogu v. IMO State
Section 6(9) of the Constitution (suspension and modification) decree No.1 of 1984
Authorized military government to act through subordinates
Section 6(9) of the Constitution (suspension and modification) decree No.1 of 1984.
FUT Yola v. ASUU
Gave requirements for QUI FACIT per alium FACIT per se
FUT Yola v. ASSU
1) did the person explicitly sub-delegate the power?
2) does the law permit sub-delegation?
If so, then Yayy. QUI FACIT per allium FACIT per se