FCT High Court Directs Registrars To Issue 48 Hours Notice To Parties Whenever Court Will Not Sit

The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, has
direct Registrars to issue at least 48 hours notice to parties
where the court will not be sitting at an agreed date.

In a Notice signed by the Chief Registrar, Alh. Muh’d Abubakar
Adamu sighted by Nairalaw, the Court said notices may be
issued via text messages or email.

“This directive is hereby issued on the authority of the Hon.
Chief Judge of the FCT, Hon. Justice S. Garba that subsequently, a
prior notice of at least 48 hours must be given to all parties in a
suit where the court is indisposed or will not sit on a date
earlier on agreed or communicated to parties. This Notice could be
via text message (SMS) or Email. ‘Parties’ includes the Prison
Officer in charge of Courts, please” the Notice reads in part

Adamu stated that exemption could be made in cases of emergency
or unforeseen events.

“This Notice takes immediate effect and Registrars of all High
Courts and Magistrates Courts should take note and ensure strict
compliance with the directive.” Adamu further stated.

The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, has
direct Registrars to issue at least 48 hours notice to parties
where the court will not be sitting at an agreed date.

In a Notice signed by the Chief Registrar, Alh. Muh’d Abubakar
Adamu sighted by Nairalaw, the Court said notices may be
issued via text messages or email.

“This directive is hereby issued on the authority of the Hon.
Chief Judge of the FCT, Hon. Justice S. Garba that subsequently, a
prior notice of at least 48 hours must be given to all parties in a
suit where the court is indisposed or will not sit on a date
earlier on agreed or communicated to parties. This Notice could be
via text message (SMS) or Email. ‘Parties’ includes the Prison
Officer in charge of Courts, please” the Notice reads in part

Adamu stated that exemption could be made in cases of emergency
or unforeseen events.

“This Notice takes immediate effect and Registrars of all High
Courts and Magistrates Courts should take note and ensure strict
compliance with the directive.” Adamu further stated.