Neco 2021 Government Question 15

Practice objective / multiple choice question 15 from the 2021 Neco Government examination.

Neco 2021 Government Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 15 NECO • 2021 • GOVERNMENT • objective

Under Nigeria's jurisdictional rules, the Federal High Court has original jurisdiction over civil matters where the claim exceeds ₦200\,000, while the State High Court handles claims up to that amount. A plaintiff sues a federal agency for ₦250\,000. The defendant moves to transfer the case to the State High Court, arguing that the matter concerns a state law issue. Which court should hear the case and why?

Answer Options

A. Federal High Court, because the case involves a state law issue, which gives the federal court exclusive jurisdiction.
Correct Answer B. Federal High Court, because the claim exceeds ₦200\,000 and involves a federal agency, giving it original jurisdiction.
C. State High Court, because the claim is under ₦200\,000 and therefore falls within its jurisdiction.
D. State High Court, because the defendant is a federal agency and such matters are heard in the State High Court.
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
Federal High Court, because the claim exceeds ₦200\,000 and involves a federal agency, giving it original jurisdiction.

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This is Neco 2021 Government Question 15. It is one of the objective questions from the 2021 Neco Government examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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