In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and the resultant virtual reality the world has been thrust into, the Lagos State Judiciary has released Practice Directions for remote hearing of cases.
The Practice Directions apply to new cases where there is urgency; pending cases involving urgent or important and time bound interlocutory applications such as bail applications, adoption of addresses, rulings and judgments or any other matter as the Chief Judge may approve.
The Practice Directions make provisions for Electronic filing of processes; Services of processes electronically; Preparations for Remote Hearings; Conduct of Remote hearings; Recording; Adoption of Written Address; Notice of delivery of Judgment and/or Ruling. The Practice Direction has been signed by the Chief Judge and comes into force on Monday, 4th May, 2020.
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