Civil Litigation
About This Course
Civil Litigation remains one of the most tested and practice-defining areas at the Nigerian Law School and in legal practice. This course is a comprehensive, structured, and practical guide to civil procedure in Nigeria, designed to help law students and bar aspirants master the principles, processes, and strategic thinking required to succeed both in examinations and in real-world litigation.
The course walks learners step-by-step through the lifecycle of a civil action from jurisdiction and parties, to commencement, pleadings, trial, judgments, enforcement, and appeals while also covering specialised areas such as election petitions, matrimonial causes, recovery of premises, and fundamental rights enforcement.
Delivered through clear, concise, and exam-focused video lessons, this course bridges the gap between theory, procedure, and courtroom application.
Target Audience
- Nigerian Law School students (Bar Part I & II)
- Final-year law students preparing for Law School
- Recent law graduates awaiting admission to Law School
- Young lawyers seeking to strengthen their civil litigation foundation
Curriculum
INTRODUCTION TO CIVIL LITIGATION
Lesson Content10:16
COURTS WITH CIVIL JURISDICTION
PARTIES TO AN ACTION
COMMENCEMENT OF ACTIONS
INTERLOCUTORY APPLICATIONS
SUMMARY JUDGEMENT
PLEADINGS
PRE-TRIAL ISSUES AND PROCEEDINGS
TRIAL PREPARATIONS/EVIDENCE/TRIAL
JUDGEMENTS AND ENFORCEMENT
APPLICATIONS PENDING APPEALS
APPEALS
RECOVERY OF POSSESSION OF PREMISES
ELECTION PETITION
MATRIMONIAL CAUSES
FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS ENFORCEMENTS
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