Ekiti State High Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 2011

1.

(1) These Rules shall apply to all causes and matters filed before or after the commencement of these rules but are yet to proceed to trial.

Interpretation of Terms

2.

(1) These Rules shall be interpreted in accordance with any Interpretation of Law for the time being in force in Ekiti State.

(2) Where in these Rules depositions and Affidavits are required to be made, it shall be made in English Language provided that where the deponent does not understand English Language such document shall contain an illiterate Jurat.

(3) The application of these rules shall be directed towards the achievement of a just, efficient and speedy dispensation of justice.

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

"Claimant" shall include a claimant in a counter claim;

"Court" means the High Court of Ekiti State;

"Court Process" or "Process" includes writ of summons, originating summons, originating process, notices, petitions, pleadings, orders, motions, summons, warrants and all documents 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" shall include defendant to a counter-claim;

"Guardian" means any person who has for the time being, the 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;

"Law" means the High Court Law for the time being in force in Ekiti State;

"Minor" means a person who has not attained the age of 18 years;