MAGAJI V. DATTIJO (2006)
- Court
- COURT OF APPEAL (KADUNA DIVISION)
- Judgment date
A thorough analysis of the case Magaji v. Dattijo regarding jurisdiction of the Sharia Court of Appeal in land disputes and its implications.
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- land title and ownership dispute
- proceedings conducted without jurisdiction as a nullity
- remittal for retrial before a competent high court
- section 277(2)(a)-(e), 1999 constitution of nigeria