Section 32 Rent Control and Recovery of Residential Premises Law

Section 32 of the Rent Control and Recovery of Residential Premises Law of Lagos State 1997 is about Appeals. It provides as follows:

(1) Either party to any proceedings in relation to any provisions of this Law may
appeal from the decisions of the Tribunal to the High Court of the State.

(2) The High Court referred to in subsection (1) of this section shall have appellate
jurisdiction to hear and determine any appeals from the decision of the Tribunal.

(3) On the hearing of any appeal from the Tribunal the High Court may draw any
inference of fact and either—
(a) order a new trial on such terms as the court thinks fit; or
(b) order judgment to be entered for any party; or

(c) make a final or other order on such terms as the court thinks proper to ensure
the determination on the merits of the real question in controversy between the
parties.

(4) The provisions of this section shall be applicable to all appeals pending the
determination of the High Court before the commencement of this Law.

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