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(2021) JELR 108841 (CA)

Court of Appeal 4 Jan 2021 Nigeria
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- The appeal case involves the enforcement of fundamental rights and the jurisdiction of the lower court. - The Appellant argues that the Fundamental Rights Enforcement Procedure Rules 2009 take precedence over the Sheriff and Civil Process

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Suit Number:CA/A/30/2014
Judges:Peter Olabisi Ige JCA Yargata Byenchit Nimpar JCA Mohammed Mustapha JCA
Counsel:Babajide B. Lawal, Esq. For the Appellant; Paul Asimiakpeokha, Esq. For the Respondents.

PETER OLABISI IGE, J.C.A. (Delivering the Leading Judgment): This appeal stems out of the decision of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja delivered by Hon. Justice Jude Okeke on 17th July, 2013 in suit No. FCT/HC/CV/536/2012.

The 1st Respondent has by motion on Notice filed on 29th October, 2012 claimed against the Appellant as follows:

A. An Order enforcing or securing the enforcement of the Applicant’s Fundamental Rights to the dignity of human person, persona/liberty and freedom of movement as guaranteed and protected under Sections 34, 35, 36, 41 and 46 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended) and Articles 5, 6 and 7 of the African Charter on Human and People’s Rights (Enforcement and Ratification Act), Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 1990 in the terms of the reliefs sought in the statement accompanying this application.

B. And for such order or orders as this Honourable Court may deem fit to make in the circumstance.

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