Federal High Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 2019
The
Federal High Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 2019 govern proceedings within the Federal High Court, covering a wide range of federal matters including admiralty, taxation, banking, and constitutional claims. These Rules introduced several procedural innovations, including frontloading of processes, electronic filing, pre-trial conferencing, and the promotion of speedy and cost-effective dispute resolution. They are vital for practitioners engaging with federal causes of action and for institutions operating under the court’s exclusive jurisdiction.
