Can The Evidence Act Apply To Arbitration Or Customary Court Of Appeal

CAN THE EVIDENCE ACT APPLY TO ARBITRATION OR CUSTOMARY COURT OF APPEAL The Evidence Act regulates the use of evidence in all proceedings in courts in Nigeria. Note that the evidence Act cannot apply to proceedings under arbitration or court martial or any Customary Court of Appeal, Sharia Court of Appeal, Area Court, or Customary Court in any part of Nigeria. Although, the evidence Act can apply to a Customary Court of Appeal, Sharia Court of Appeal, Area Court, or Customary Court in any part of Nigeria, where the Constitution of Nigeria or any order published on gazette. Note also that the Evidence Act apples to Area Court over criminal cases. My authorities are sections 256 and 259 of the Evidence Act, 2011. #DailyLawTips #SabiLaw #LearnNigerianLaws Feel free to reach the author, ask questions or make inquiries on this topic or any other via info@LearnNigerianLaws.com or onyekachi.umah@gmail.com or +2348037665878. NOTE: Sharing or modifying or publishing this publication without giving credit to Onyekachi Umah, Esq. and “LearnNigerianLaws.com” is a criminal breach of copyright and will be prosecuted. Please share this publication till it gets to those that need it most. Save a Nigerian today! To receive our Daily Law Tips for free follow our Facebook page, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube via “@LearnNigerianLaws”. This publication is the writer’s view not a legal advice and does not create any form of relationship. You may reach the writer for more information. Powered by www.LearnNigerianLaws.com]]>