Nigerian Appellate Courts Overview

Flashcards covering the legal foundations, jurisdiction, and rights of appeal for the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Nigeria based on the 1999 Constitution.

Under which sections of the Constitution of the Federal Public of Nigeria 1999 as amended is the Court of Appeal established?

Section $237(1)$ and sections $240$ to $241$.

From which courts can the Court of Appeal entertain appeals?

The High Court, the Federal High Court, the Court Marshall, and any other court.

In what two ways may appeals lie to the Court of Appeal?

As of right or with leave of the Court of Appeal.

Under which section of the CFRN is the right of appeal provided?

Section $237$.

On which parties is the right of appeal conferred?

The prosecutor or the defendant.

According to the transcript, which parties are specifically noted as being unable to appeal?

The complainant or victim.

Which case is cited to support the rule that a complainant or victim cannot appeal?

Akinbiyi (A K I N B I Y I) against Adelabo (A D E L A B U).

Which sections of the Constitution of the Federal Public of Nigeria 1999 provide for the Supreme Court?

Section $230(1)$ and Section $233$.

In what ways may an appeal be made to the Supreme Court?

As of right or with leave.

Which parties are eligible to appeal to the Supreme Court of Nigeria?

The defendant or the prosecutor.