Kaduna State High Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 2007

1. (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. (1) These Rules shall be interpreted in accordance with the Interpretation Law, Cap 77 Laws of Kaduna State 1991 or any re-enactment thereof.

(2) 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:

"Plaintiff" shall include a defendant who has a counter claim;

"Court" means the High Court of Kaduna State;

"Court Process or "Process" includes writ of summons, originating summons, originating process, notices, petition, pleadings, orders, motions, summons, warrants and all documents or written communications;

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

"Defendant" shall include a Plaintiff who is a 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, Cap 67 Laws of Kaduna State, 1991 or any re-enactment thereof;

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

"Originating Process" means any court process by which a suit is initiated;

"Persons Under Legal Disability" means person who lack capacity to institute or defend any proceedings by reason of age, insanity, unsoundness of mind or otherwise;