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WAEC Government 1991 (August) Question 53

Question 53

Judiciary

The highest court of any state judiciary in Nigeria under the 1979 constitution is the

  1. A.Supreme Court.
  2. B.Sharia Court of Appeal.
  3. C.High Court.
  4. D.Magistrate Court.
  5. E.Customary Court of Appeal.
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Answer: C (High Court.)

Explanation

The State High Court has unlimited jurisdiction and is the highest court of general jurisdiction in a state; appeals go to the federal Court of Appeal.