Edo State Civil Procedure Rules 2012

1. Application

(1) These Rules shall apply to all proceedings including all part-heard causes and matters in respect of steps to be further taken in such causes and matters.

(2) Application of these Rules shall be directed towards the achievement of a just, efficient and speedy dispensation of justice.

2. Interpretation of terms

(1) These Rules shall be interpreted in accordance with the Interpretation Law, Cap. 76 Laws of Bendel State, 1976 applicable in Edo State or any re-enactment thereof.

(2) Where in these Rules depositions and affidavits are required to be made, if the deponent does not understand English Language such deposition or affidavit may be made in a language he understands and shall be accompanied by interpretation thereof in English Language.

(3) In the construction of these Rules, unless there is anything in the subject or context repugnant thereto, the several words hereinafter mentioned or referred to shall have or include the following meanings:

"Claimant" is a person who institutes an actions in Court [and] shall include a claimant in a counter-claim;

"Court" means the High Court of Edo State;

"Court Process or Process" includes writ of summons, originating summons, originating process, notices, petitions, pleadings, orders, motions, summons, warrants and all documents filed in court or written communication of which service is required;

"Decision" means any decision of a Court and includes judgment, ruling, decree, order, conviction, sentence or recommendation;

"Defendant" is a person against whom an action is instituted and shall include a defendant to a counter-claim;

"Guardian" means any person who has for the time being, in charge of or control over a person under legal disability and includes a person appointed to institute or defend an action on behalf of any person under legal disability;