- 10 Marks
Question
The parties to a civil action differ from the parties to a criminal action. You are required to state:
i. The parties to a civil action in the High Court. (2 Marks)
ii. The parties to a criminal action in the High Court. (2 Marks)
iii. SIX Superior Courts of Record. (6 Marks)
Answer
i. The parties to a civil action in the High Court are the Plaintiff/Claimant and the Defendant. (2 Marks)
ii. The parties to a criminal action in the High Court are the State and the Accused/Defendant. (2 Marks)
iii. SIX Superior Courts of Record are:
- Supreme Court
- Court of Appeal
- Federal High Court
- High Court of a State
- Sharia Court of Appeal
- Customary Court of Appeal
- Tags: Civil Action, Criminal Action, Superior Courts
- Level: Level 1
- Topic: Introduction to Law
- Series: MAY 2015
- Uploader: Joseph