Order 1 FCT (Civil Procedure) Rules 2025

Order 1 of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court (Civil Procedure) Rules 2025 is about Application and Interpretation. It contains the following rules:

Order 1 Rule 1 FCT (Civil Procedure) Rules 2025 – Application

These Rules shall apply to all proceedings including all part-heard cases, causes and matters in respect of steps to be further taken in such cases, causes and matters. The Court shall give such directions, as may be necessary or expedient to ensure conformity with the requirement of these Rules.

Order 1 Rule 2 FCT (Civil Procedure) Rules 2025

Application of these Rules shall be directed towards the achievement of a just, efficient and expeditious dispensation of justice. Parties and Counsel shall assist the Court to further the overriding objectives of these Rules.

Order 1 Rule 3 FCT (Civil Procedure) Rules 2025 – Practice Directions

The Chief Judge may give practice directions, generally or in respect of a particular case, for carrying out any provision of these Rules.

Order 1 Rule 4 FCT (Civil Procedure) Rules 2025 – Interpretation of Terms

These Rules shall be interpreted in accordance with the Interpretation Act, or any re-enactment.

Order 1 Rule 5 FCT (Civil Procedure) Rules 2025

In the construction of these Rules, unless there is anything in the subject or context repugnant thereto, the several words hereinafter mentioned or referred to shall have or include the following meanings:

“ADR” means Alternative Dispute Resolution.

“ADR Judge” means a Judge of the High Court designated by the Chief Judge to handle ADR related matters.

“AMDC” means the Abuja Multi-Door Courthouse.

“Attorney-General” means the Attorney-General of the Federation.

“Chief Judge” means the Chief Judge of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory.

“Claimant” means a party initiating an action and shall include a counter claimant.

“Convention country” means a foreign country with whom Nigeria share legal commitments on a matter.

“Court” means the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory.

“Court process” or “process” includes writ of summons, originating summons, originating process, notices, petitions, pleadings, orders, motions, summons, affidavits, warrants and all documents or written communications of which service is required.

“Decision” means any decision of a Court and includes judgment, ruling, decree, order, conviction, sentence or recommendation.