Kogi State High Court (Civil Procedure) Rules 2006

1. (1) The provisions contained in these Rules shall be the rules of civil procedure to be followed in the High Court of Justice of the State.

(2) The Rules may be cited as the Kogi State High Court (Civil Procedure) Rules 2006.

2. Where a matter arises in respect of which no provisions are made in the Rules, the Court shall adopt such procedure as will in its view do substantial justice between the parties concerned.

3. (1) Any reference in these Rules to anything done under these Rules includes, a reference to the thing done before the commencement of these Rules, under any corresponding law or Rules of court ceasing to have effect on the commencement of these Rules.

(2) Except where the context otherwise requires, any reference in these Rules to any enactment shall be construed as a reference to that enactment as amended, extended or applied by or under any other enactment.

4. (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.

5. (1) These Rules shall be interpreted in accordance with the Interpretation Law or any modification or re-enactment thereof.

(2) In these Rules, unless the context otherwise requires;

"Chief Judge" means the Chief Judge of the High Court of Justice of the State;

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

"court" means the High Court of Justice of Kogi State of Nigeria;

"court process" or "processes" shall include writ of summons, originating summons, notices, petitions, pleadings, orders, motions, summons, warrants and all documents or written communication of which service is required;