Procedures
The Code of Organization and Civil Procedure with sworn applications
Civil litigation follows the Code of Organization and Civil Procedure, blending civil-law pleading with English-style interlocutory practice. Many claims are begun by sworn application, and precautionary warrants are widely used.
Key rules
- Proceedings in the superior courts are usually begun by sworn application with supporting affidavits.
- Precautionary warrants can freeze assets or prohibit acts before judgment.
- Appeal lies to the Court of Appeal in its superior or inferior jurisdiction depending on value.
Governing law
- Code of Organization and Civil Procedure (Cap. 12)
In practice
Precautionary warrants must be followed by a substantive claim within a short statutory period or they lapse.