Jurisdiction (580)
HELD:
"A challenge to a Court's jurisdiction must necessarily be determined first.
HELD:
"It is glaring from these depositions in the affidavit in support of their originating summons and the questions for determination and reliefs claimed for that this suit was not brought for the determination of any question as to the civil rights and obligations of any of the plaintiffs. It is not a personal suit of any of the plaintiffs.
HELD:
"It is effulgent that the subject matter of the action questions the validity of the executive or administrative action or decision of the 2nd Respondent authorising the Appellants to collect mobile (outdoor) Advert rates.
HELD:
"It has been rightly submitted by learned counsel that jurisdiction is determined by the claimant's claim.
HELD:
"It is settled law that the lower Court is a Court of enumerated jurisdiction in respect of the matters set out in Section 251 of the 1999 Constitution, as amended.
HELD:
"The claim before the Court is grounded on Torts of Detinue, Assault and Battery and thus the claim for damages.
HELD:
"It is settled law that jurisdiction of a Court is determined by the Plaintiff's claim as endorsed in the Writ of Summons and Statement of Claim.