THIRD PARTY NOTICE WHEN QUESTION OR ISSUE TO BE DETERMINED

IN THE FEDERAL HIGH COURT OF NIGERIA

IN THE ABUJA JUDICIAL DIVISION

HOLDEN AT ABUJA

SUIT NO__________

Between

A.B PLAINTIFF

AND

C.D DEFENDANT

AND

E.F THIRD PARTY

Issued pursuant to the order of the Hon. Justice …………………………………………… date

The…………………………………..day of ………………20………………............. of

To: E. F. of…………………………… in the ……………….. of …..…………………..

Take Notice that this action has been brought by the plaintiff against the defendant. In it the plaintiff claims against the defendant (here state concisely the nature of the plaintiff's claim) as appears from the endorsement on the writ of summons (or originating summons) (or statement of claim) a copy whereof is delivered herewith (together with a copy of the statement of claim).

The defendant claims that the following question or issue, viz (here state concisely the question or issue to be determined) should be determined not only as between the plaintiff and the defendant but as between the plaintiff and the defendant and yourself.

And take Notice that if you wish to be heard on the issues or question or to dispute the defendant's liability to the plaintiff or your liability to the defendant you must cause an appearance to be entered for you within eight days after service of this notice upon you.

In default of your so doing you will be deemed to admit the validity of the said question or issue and you will be bound by any judgment of decision in the action so far as it is relevant to the said question or issue and the judgment may be enforced against you in accordance with the provisions of the Decree.

Dated this………………… day of ………………………….. 20………………

(Signed)

Legal Practitioner for defendant

The third party may appear hereto by entering appearance, personally or by the legal practitioner by handing in the appropriate forms duly completed at the Registry, of the………………………………..Judicial Division of the Federal High Court. The appropriate forms may be obtained from the Registrar.