Lagos State High Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 2019

1. Citation

These Rules shall be cited as the High Court of Lagos State (Civil Procedure) Rules, 2019.

Interpretation

(1) These Rules shall be interpreted in accordance with the Interpretation Laws for the time being in force in Lagos State.

(2) Where in these Rules, Written Statements on Oath and Affidavits are required to be made, if the deponent does not understand English Language such Written Statement on Oath or Affidavit shall 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:

"ADR" means "Alternative Dispute Resolution";

"Claimant" includes a Claimant in a Counter-Claim

"Court" means the High Court of Lagos State

"Court Processes" 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 determination of the Court and includes judgment, ruling, decree, order, conviction, sentence or recommendation.

"Defendant" includes 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 liability 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, Ch. H%, Laws of Lagos State, 2015;

"Legal Practitioner" means a legal practitioner or counsel within the meaning of the Legal Practitioners' Act;

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