ALP OVERVIEW ON APPEALS IN NIGERIA

Introduction

The validity of an appeal depends on a number of considerations, such as franking, service and other requisite conditions precedent stipulated by the law. As a result, there have been several instances where appeals have been struck out for non-compliance and/or non-fulfilment of these conditions precedents.

This article discusses the appellate regime of the Nigerian judicial system, the appellate jurisdiction of Courts, the validity of an appeal, the difference between the right of appeal and appeal as of right, leave to appeal, and the proper way to fulfil the condition to seek leave to appeal where necessary.