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HIGH COURT OF THE FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY, ABUJA (CIVIL PROCEDURE) RULES (2018)

 Rules in ORDER 1 – APPLICATION AND INTERPRETATION
RULE 1 – –

 Rules in ORDER 2 – FORM AND COMMENCEMENT OF ACTION
RULE 1 – MODE OF COMMENCING PROCEEDINGS
RULE 2 – –
RULE 3 – –
RULE 4 – SERVICE, OUTSIDE FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY, ABUJA
RULE 5 – ENDORSEMENT OF DATE
RULE 6 – PROCEEDINGS TO BE COMMENCED BY MOTION OR PETITION
RULE 7 – SCREENING FOR ADR
RULE 8 – CERTIFICATE OF PRE-ACTION COUNSELING
RULE 9 – AFFIXING OF NBA SEAL BY COUNSEL ON COURT PROCESSES

 Rules in ORDER 3 – PLACE OF INSTITUTION AND TRIAL OF SUITS
RULE 1 – SUITS RELATING TO LAND PROPERTY DISTRAINED OR SEIZED
RULE 2 – SUITS FOR RECOVERY OF PENALTIES, FORFEITURES AND AGAINST PUBLIC OFFICERS
RULE 3 – SUITS UPON CONTRACTS
RULE 4 – OTHER SUITS
RULE 5 – ELECTRONIC SERVICE
RULE 6 – SUITS COMMENCED IN WRONG JUDICIAL DIVISION

 Rules in ORDER 4 – ENDORSEMENT OF CLAIM AND ADDRESS
RULE 1 – SUMMARY OF CLAIM, PARTICULARS OF PARTIES
RULE 2 – ENDORSEMENT TO SHOW REPRESENTATIVE CAPACITY
RULE 3 – PROBATE ACTION
RULE 4 – ENDORSEMENT FOR LIQUIDATED DEMAND
RULE 5 – ENDORSEMENT FOR AN ACCOUNT
RULE 6 – ENDORSEMENT OF ADDRESS BY CLAIMANT OR LEGAL PRACTITIONER
RULE 7 – ENDORSEMENT OF ADDRESS
RULE 8 – CONSEQUENCE OF NON-DISCLOSURE AND INVALID ADDRESS
RULE 9 – STATUS QUO FORMS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.

 Rules in ORDER 5 – EFFECT OF NON-COMPLIANCE
RULE 1 – NON-COMPLIANCE WITH RULES
RULE 2 – SETTLING ASIDE FOR IRREGULARITY

 Rules in ORDER 6 – ISSUE OF ORIGINATING PROCESS
RULE 1 – ORIGINATING PROCESS TO BE LIMITED ON A4 PAPER
RULE 2 – SEALING OF ORIGINATING PROCESS
RULE 3 – PROCEDURE AFTER SEARCHING
RULE 4 – COPIES TO BE SERVED
RULE 5 – AFFIDAVIT ACCOMPANYING PROBATE ACTION
RULE 6 – RENEWAL OF ORIGINATING PROCESS
RULE 7 – ENDORSEMENT OF RENEWAL
RULE 8 – LOSS OR ORIGINATING PROCES
RULE 9 – CONCURRENT ORIGINATING PROCESS AND SERVICE

 Rules in ORDER 7 – SERVICE OF PROCESSES
RULE 1 – PERSONS TO SERVE ORIGINATING PROCESS
RULE 2 – HOW TO EFFECT SERVICE
RULE 3 – SERVICE ON LEGAL PRACTITIONER
RULE 4 – MODE OF SERVICE WHEN NOT PERSONAL
RULE 5 – PERSON UNDER LEGAL DISABILITY
RULE 6 – PRISONER OF DETAINEE
RULE 7 – PARTNER
RULE 8 – CORPORATION OR COMPANY
RULE 9 – FOREIGN CORPORATION OR COMPANY
RULE 10 – LEGAL AGENT OF PRINCIPAL WHO IS OUT OF JURISDICTION
RULE 11 – SUBSTITUTED SERVICE
RULE 12 – WHERE VIOLENCE IS THREATENED
RULE 13 – PROOF OF SERVICE GENERALLY
RULE 14 – EXPENSES OF SERVICE
RULE 15 – TIME OF SERVICE ON CERTAIN DAYS
RULE 16 – SERVICE OF ADVANCE COPIES VIA EMAIL
RULE 17 – SERVICE OF HEADING NOTICES VIA EMAIL
RULE 18 – RECORDING OF SERVICE

 Rules in ORDER 8 – SERVICE OUTSIDE NIGERIA AND SERVICE OF FOREIGN PROCESS
RULE 1 – WHERE SERVICE OF PROCESS IS ALLOWED OUTSIDE NIGERIA.
RULE 2 – AGREEMENT AS TO SERVICE
RULE 3 – SERVICE ABROAD BY LETTER OF REQUEST
RULE 4 – WHERE LEAVE IS NOT GRANTED OR NOT REQUIRED
RULE 5 – SERVICE OF FOREIGN PROCESS
RULE 6 – INAPPLICABILITY OF RULE 4
RULE 7 – SERVICE ON BEHALF OF FOREIGN TRIBUNAL
RULE 8 – SUBSTITUTED SERVICE OF FOREIGN PROCESS

 Rules in ORDER 9 – APPEARANCE
RULE 1 – MODE OF ENTERING APPEARANCE AND SERVICE
RULE 2 – DEFENDANT APPEARING IN PERSON OR REPRESENTED BY LEGAL PRACTITIONER
RULE 3 – FICTITIOUS ADDRESS
RULE 4 – DEFENDANTS APPEARING THROUGH SAME LEGAL PRACTITIONER
RULE 5 – PENALTY FOR LATE APPEARANCE
RULE 6 – INTERVENER IN PROBATE MATTERS
RULE 7 – RECOVERY OF LAND
RULE 8 – LANDLORD APPEARANCE
RULE 9 – APPEARANCE BY PERSON UNDER LEGAL DISABILITY
RULE 10 – TENANT

 Rules in ORDER 10 – DEFAULT OF APPEARANCE
RULE 1 – DEFAULT OF APPEARANCE BY PERSON UNDER LEGAL DISABILITY
RULE 2 – DEFAULT OF APPEARANCE
RULE 3 – LIQUIDATED DEMAND
RULE 4 – LIQUIDATED DEMAND SEVERAL DEFENDANTS
RULE 5 – JUDGEMENT IN DEFAULT OF APPEARANCE
RULE 6 – SEVERAL DEFENDANTS
RULE 7 – DETENTION OF GOODS DAMAGES AND LIQUIDATED DEMAND
RULE 8 – RECOVERY OF LAND
RULE 9 – MESNE PROFIT
RULE 10 – JUDGMENT FOR COSTS UPON PAYMENTS
RULE 11 – SETTING ASIDE JUDGMENT
RULE 12 – DEFAULT OF APPEARANCE IN ACTIONS NOT SPECIFICALLY PROVIDED FOR
RULE 13 – COMPULSORY SERVICE

 Rules in ORDER 11 – SUMMARY JUDGMENT
RULE 1 – APPLICATION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT
RULE 2 – EXTRA COPIES OF PROCESS
RULE 3 – SERVICE
RULE 4 – WHERE DEFENDANT INTENDS TO DEFEND
RULE 5 – DEFENCE
RULE 6 – SEVERAL DEFENDANTS
RULE 7 – ORAL SUBMISSION

 Rules in ORDER 12 – APPLICATION FOR ACCOUNT AND INQUIRIES
RULE 1 – APPLICATION FOR ACCOUNT
RULE 2 – HOW APPLICATION IS MADE
RULE 3 – ORDER FOR AN ACCOUNT
RULE 4 – ACCOUNT TO BE MADE VERIFIED. ETC
RULE 5 – ERRONEOUS ACCOUNT
RULE 6 – ALLOWANCES
RULE 7 – DELAY IN PROSECUTION OF ACCOUNT, ETC
RULE 8 – DISTRIBUTION OF FUND BEFORE ALL ENTITLED PERSONS ARE ASCERTAINED

 Rules in ORDER 13 – I. PARTIES GENERALLY
RULE 1 – JOINT, OR SEVERAL CLAIMS
RULE 2 – ACTION IN THE NAME OF WRONG CLAIMANT
RULE 3 – MISJOINDER AND COUNTER- CLAIMANT
RULE 4 – ANY PERSON AS DEFENDANT
RULE 5 – ACTION AGAINST A WRONG DEFENDANT
RULE 6 – DEFENDANT NEED NOT BE INTERESTED IN ALL THE RELIEFS
RULE 7 – JOINDER OF PERSONS
RULE 8 – DOUBT AS TO THE PERSON FROM WHOM RELIEF IS SOUGHT
RULE 9 – PERSONS UNKNOWN
RULE 10 – SUBSTITUTION OF NAME
RULE 11 – PERSON UNDER DISABILITY
RULE 12 – GUARDIAN
RULE 13 – TRUSTEES, EXECUTORS AND ADMINISTRATORS
RULE 14 – NUMEROUS PERSONS
RULE 15 – REPRESENTATION OF PERSONS OR CLASSES
RULE 16 – POWER TO APPROVE COMPROMISE
RULE 17 – WHERE THERE IS NO PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
RULE 18 – PROCEEDINGS NOT DEFEATED BY MISJOINDER OR NONJOINDER
RULE 19 – APPLICATION TO ADD OR STRIKE OUT
RULE 20 – WHERE DEFENDANT IS ADDED
RULE 21 – THIRD PARTIES MAY BE JOINED BY ANY OF THE PARTIES
RULE 22 – APPEARANCE BY THIRD PARTY
RULE 23 – DEFAULT BY THIRD PARTY
RULE 24 – SUBSEQUENT THIRD PARTY
RULE 25 – ACTION BV AND AGAINST FIRM
RULE 26 – DISCLOSURE OF PARTNERS NAMES
RULE 27 – APPEARANCE OF PARTNERS
RULE 28 – APPLICATION OF RULES TO ACTIONS BETWEEN CO-PARTNERS
RULE 29 – PERSON TRADING AS FIRM
RULE 30 – ACTIONS NOT ABATED THERE CAUSE OF ACTION SURVIVES
RULE 31 – ORDER TO CARRY ON PROCEEDINGS
RULE 32 – ASSIGNMENT CREATION OR DEVOLUTION OF ESTATE OR TITLE
RULE 33 – APPLICATION DISCHARGE ORDER BY PERSONS UNDER DISABILITY HAVING A GUARDIAN
RULE 34 – BY PERSONS UNDER DISABILITY HAVING NO GUARDIAN
RULE 35 – ACTS MAY BE DONE BY LEGAL PRACTITIONER OR AGENT

 Rules in ORDER 14 – JOINDER OF CAUSES OF ACTION
RULE 1 – CAUSES OF ACTION MAY BE JOINED
RULE 2 – RECOVERY OF LAND
RULE 3 – EXECUTOR AND ADMINISTRATOR
RULE 4 – CLAIMS BY CLAIMANT

 Rules in ORDER 15 – PLEADINGS
RULE 1 – FILING OF PLEADINGS
RULE 2 – PLEADINGS TO STATE MATERIAL FACTS AND NOT EVIDENCE
RULE 3 – PARTICULARS TO BE GIVEN WHEN NECESSARY
RULE 4 – FURTHER AND BETTER STATEMENT OF PARTICULARS
RULE 5 – DENIAL
RULE 6 – CONDITIONS PRECEDENT
RULE 7 – DEFENCE GROUNDS TO BE SPECIFICALLY PLEADED
RULE 8 – PLEADINGS TO BE CONSISTENT
RULE 9 – JOINDER OF ISSUE
RULE 10 – EFFECT OF DOCUMENTS TO BE STATED
RULE 11 – NOTICE
RULE 12 – IMPLIED CONTRACT OR RELATION
RULE 13 – PRESUMPTION OF LAW
RULE 14 – STATED OR SETTLED ACCOUNT
RULE 15 – TECHNICAL OBJECTION
RULE 16 – STRIKING OUT OF PLEADINGS AT PRE- TRIAL CONFERENCE
RULE 17 – MALICE, KNOWLEDGE OR OTHER CONDITIONS OF MIND
RULE 18 – GROUND FOR STRIKING OUT PLEADING
RULE 19 – CLOSE OF PLEADING

 Rules in ORDER 16 – STATEMENT OF CLAIM
RULE 1 – STATEMENT OF CLAIM
RULE 2 – CLAIM BEYOND ENDORSEMENT ON WRIT

 Rules in ORDER 17 – DEFENCE AND COUNTERCLAIM.
RULE 1 – STATEMENT OF DEFENCE
RULE 2 – EVASIVE DENIAL
RULE 3 – DENIALS GENERALLY
RULE 4 – PERSONS IN REPRESENTATIVE CAPACITY
RULE 5 – PLEADING TO DAMAGES
RULE 6 – SET OFF AND COUNTER CLAIM
RULE 7 – TITLE OF COUNTER CLAIM
RULE 8 – CLAIM AGAINST PERSONS NOT PARTY
RULE 9 – APPEARANCE BY ADDED PARTIES
RULE 10 – REPLY TO COUNTERCLAIM
RULE 12 – JUDGMENT FOR BALANCE
RULE 13 – GROUND OF DEFENCE AFTER ACTION FILED
RULE 14 – FUTHER DEFENCE OR REPLY
RULE 15 – CONCESSION TO DEFENCE
RULE 16 – DEFENCE TO ORIGINATING SUMMONS

 Rules in ORDER 18 – REPLY
RULE 1 – FILING OF REPLY
RULE 2 – REPLY TO COUNTERCLAIM

 Rules in ORDER 19 – ARBITRATION AND ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
RULE 1 – JUDGE TO ENCOURAGE ADR
RULE 2 – CONSENT CASES TO BE REFERRED TO AMDC CIVIL FORM 15 TIME WITHIN WHICH LO REPORT SETTLEMENT
RULE 3 – ADR DIRECTIVES
RULE 4 – COST
RULE 5 – EXTENSION OF TIME TO REPORT SETTLEMENT
RULE 6 – WHERE SETTLEMENT HAS BROKEN DOWN
RULE 7 – CONSENT JUDGMENT
RULE 8 – CHIEF JUDGE TO DESIGNATE ADR JUDGES
RULE 9 – SETTLEMENT WEEK
RULE 10 – SIFTER COMMITTEE
RULE 11 – ARBITRATION
RULE 12 – ARBITRATION PROCEEDINGS
RULE 13 – ENFORCEMENT OF ARBITRATION AWARDS
RULE 14 – REGISTRATION OF FOREIGN ARBITRATION AWARD

 Rules in ORDER 20 – ADMISSIONS
RULE 1 – NOTICE OF ADMISSION OF FACTS
RULE 2 – NOTICE TO ADMIT DOCUMENT
RULE 3 – NOTICE TO ADMIT FACTS
RULE 4 – JUDGEMENT OR ORDER UPON ADMISSION OF FACTS
RULE 5 – COST OF NOTICE WHERE DOCUMENTS UNNECESSARY

 Rules in ORDER 21 – DEFAULT OF PLEADING
RULE 1 – CLAIM FOR LIQUIDATED DEMAND
RULE 2 – DEFAULT OF ONE OR SEVERAL DEFENDANTS
RULE 3 – DAMAGE LAND DETENTION OF GOODS
RULE 4 – DEFAULT OF ONE OF MORE DEFENDANTS
RULE 5 – DEBT OR DAMAGES AND DETENTION OF GOODS OR DAMAGES
RULE 6 – RECOVERY OF LAND
RULE 7 – CLAIMS FOR MESNE PROFIT, ARREARS OR DAMAGES
RULE 8 – WHERE A DEFENCE IS FILED TO PART OF CLAIM ONLY
RULE 9 – DEFENDANT IN DEFAULT
RULE 10 – ONE OF SEVERAL DEFENDANTS IN DEFAULT
RULE 11 – DEFAULT OF THIRD PARTY
RULE 12 – SETTING ASIDE DEFAULT JUDGMENT

 Rules in ORDER 22 – PAYMENT INTO AND OUT OF COURT
RULE 1 – PAYMENT INTO AND OUT OF COURT
RULE 2 – CLAIMANT MAY TAKE OUT MONEY
RULE 3 – MONEY REMAINING IN COURT
RULE 4 – SEVERAL DEFENDANTS
RULE 5 – COUNTERCLAIM
RULE 6 – PERSONS UNDER LEGAL DISABILITY
RULE 7 – PAYMENT INTO AND WITHDRAWAL OF MONEY FROM COURT

 Rules in ORDER 23 – PROCEEDINGS IN LIEU OF DEMURRER.
RULE 1 – DEMURRER ABOLISHED
RULE 2 – POINTS OF LAW MAY BE RAISED BY PLEADING

 Rules in ORDER 24 – WITHDRAWAL OR DISCONTINUANCE
RULE 1 – CLAIMANT MAY DISCONTINUE BEFORE DEFENCE
RULE 2 – WITHDRAWAL BY CONSENT OR PARTIES

 Rules in ORDER 25 – AMENDMENT
RULE 1 – AMENDMENT OF ORIGINATING PROCESS AND PLEADING
RULE 2 – APPLICATION
RULE 3 – AMENDMENT OF ORIGINATING PROCESS
RULE 4 – FAILURE TO AMEND AFTER ORDER
RULE 5 – AMENDED PROCESS
RULE 6 – DATE OF ORDER AND AMENDMENT TO BE DISPLAYED
RULE 7 – CLERICAL MISTAKES AND ACCIDENTAL OMISSIONS
RULE 8 – GENERAL POWER TO AMEND

 Rules in ORDER 26 – SETTLEMENT OUT OF COURT
RULE 1 – SETTLEMENT OUT OF COURT

 Rules in ORDER 27 – PRE-TRIAL CONFERENCE AND SCHEDULING SETTLEMENT AND TRIAL OF ISSUES
RULE 2 – NON-COMPLIANCE WITH RULE 1
RULE 3 – WHERE PARTIES DIFFER ISSUES
RULE 4 – COURT MAY GIVE DIRECTIONS
RULE 5 – SETTLEMENT OF ISSUES WITHOUT PREVIOUS NOTICE
RULE 6 – COURT MAY AMEND OR FRAME ADDITIONAL ISSUES
RULE 7 – SETTLEMENT OR DOCUMENTS
RULE 8 – DISMISSAL OF ACTIONS, ETC. AFTER DECISION OF PRELIMINARY ISSUES
RULE 9 – PROVISIONS SUBJECT TO OTHER WRITTEN LAWS
RULE 10 – PRE-TRIAL CONFERENCE NOTICE
RULE 11 – DISPENSING WITH PRE-TRIAL CONFERENCE
RULE 12 – SCHEDULING AND PLANNING
RULE 13 – AGENDA
RULE 14 – TIME TABLE
RULE 15 – REPORT
RULE 16 – SANCTIONS
RULE 17 – MANAGEMENL
RULE 18 – SANCTIONS

 Rules in ORDER 28 – DISCOVERY AND INSPECTION
RULE 1 – DISCOVER BY INTERROGATORIES
RULE 2 – CIVIL FORM 21
RULE 3 – CORPORATION OR COMPANIES
RULE 4 – OBJECTION TO INTERROGATORIES BY ANSWER
RULE 5 – FILING OF AFFIDAVIT IN ANSWER
RULE 6 – FORM OR AFFIDAVIT IN ANSWER: CIVIL FORM 22
RULE 7 – ORDER TO ANSWER OR ANSWER FURTHER
RULE 8 – APPLICATION FOR DISCOVERY OF DOCUMENTS
RULE 9 – PROCESSES FILED AFTER PRE-TRIAL CONFERENCE
RULE 10 – VERIFICATION OF BUSINESS BOOKS
RULE 11 – COST FOR DISOBEDIENCE
RULE 12 – COST AGAINST LEGAL PRACTITIONER
RULE 13 – USING ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY
RULE 14 – DISCOVERY AGAINST SHERIFF
RULE 15 – ORDER TO APPLY TO PERSON UNDER LEGAL DISABILITY

 Rules in ORDER 29 – REFERENCE TO REFEREES AND ACCOUNTS
RULE 1 – REFERENCE TO REFEREE
RULE 2 – INSTRUCTIONS TO REFEREE
RULE 3 – GENERAL POWERS OF REFEREE
RULE 4 – EVIDENCE
RULE 5 – REPORTS MADE UNDER REFERENCE ORDER
RULE 6 – TAKING OF ACCOUNT
RULE 7 – VERIFICATION OT ACCOUNT
RULE 8 – MODE OF VOUCHING ACCOUNTS
RULE 9 – SURCHARGE
RULE 10 – ACCOUNTS AND ENQUIRY TO BE NUMBERED
RULE 11 – JUST ALLOWANCES
RULE 12 – EXPEDITING PROCEEDINGS IN CASE OF UNDUE DELAY

 Rules in ORDER 30 – SPECIAL CASE
RULE 1 – SPECIAL CASE BY CONSENT
RULE 2 – SPECIAL CASE BY ORDER BEFORE TRIAL
RULE 3 – SPECIAL CASE TO BE SIGNED
RULE 4 – APPLICATION TO SET DOWN WHERE A PERSON UNDER DISABILITY IS A PARTY
RULE 5 – AGREEMENT AS TO PAYMENT OF MONEY AND COSTS
RULE 6 – APPLICATION OF ORDER

 Rules in ORDER 31 – CAUSE LISTS
RULE 1 – LIST OF CASES FOR HEARING
RULE 2 – PRE-TRIAL AND WEEKLY CAUSE LIST
RULE 3 – PUBLIC CAUSE LIST
RULE 4 – JUDGE UNABLE TO SIT
RULE 5 – POSTING CAUSE LIST ON NOTICE BOARDS

 Rules in ORDER 32 – PROCEEDINGS AT TRIAL
RULE 1 – HEARING NOTICE FOR TRIAL
RULE 2 – NON APPEARANCE OF BOTH PARTIES
RULE 3 – DEFAULT OF APPEARANCE BY DEFENDANT OF TRIAL
RULE 4 – DEFAULT OF APPEARANCE BY CLAIMANT
RULE 5 – DEFAULT JUDGMENT MAY BE SET ASIDE ON TERMS
RULE 6 – ADJOURNMENT OF TRIAL
RULE 7 – RECORDS OF DURATION OF TRIAL AND PROCEEDINGS
RULE 8 – ORDER OF PROCEEDING
RULE 9 – PARTY TO BEGIN
RULE 10 – DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE
RULE 11 – ADDITIONAL WITNESSES
RULE 12 – CLOSE OF CASE OF PARTIES
RULE 13 – EXHIBIT DURING TRIAL
RULE 14 – WRITTEN ADDRESS BY PARTY BEGINNING
RULE 15 – WRITTEN ADDRESS BY THE OTHER PARTY
RULE 16 – WRITTEN ADDRESS OF PARTY BEGINNING
RULE 17 – REPLY ON POINTS OF LAW
RULE 18 – RELEASE OF EXHIBIT(S)
RULE 19 – REJECTED EXHIBITS
RULE 20 – LIST OF EXHIBITS
RULE 21 – NON-DILIGENT PROSECUTION
RULE 22 – –

 Rules in ORDER 33 – FILING OF WRITTEN ADDRESS
RULE 1 – APPLICATION
RULE 2 – FORMAT FOR WRITTEN ADDRESS
RULE 3 – SUMMATION OF ADDRESS
RULE 4 – ORAL ARGUMENT
RULE 5 – COPIES OF WRITTEN ADDRESS

 Rules in ORDER 34 – EVIDENCE GENERALLY
RULE 1 – PROOF OR FACTS
RULE 2 – PARTICULAR FACTS
RULE 3 – LIMITATION OF MEDICAL AND EXPERT EVIDENCE
RULE 4 – LIMITATION ON USE OF DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE
RULE 5 – REVOCATION AND VARIATION
RULE 6 – CERTIFIED COPIES ADMISSIBLE IN EVIDENCE
RULE 7 – EXAMINATION OF WITNESSES ABROAD
RULE 8 – FORM OF ORDER FOR EXAMINATION OF WITNESSES ABROAD
RULE 9 – ORDER FOR ATTENDANCE OF PERSON TO PRODUCE DOCUMENT
RULE 10 – DISOBEDIENCE TO ORDER FOR ATTENDANCE
RULE 11 – EXPENSES OF PERSONS ORDERED TO ATTEND
RULE 12 – CONTEMPT OF COURT
RULE 13 – EXAMINATION OF WITNESSES
RULE 14 – DIPOSITIONS NOT TO BE GIVEN IN EVIDENCE WITHOUT CONSENT OF LEAVE OF A JUDGE
RULE 15 – OATHS
RULE 16 – ATTENDANCE OF WITNESS UNDER SUBPOENA
RULE 17 – PRACTICE AS TO TAKING EVIDENCE OF ANY STAGE OF CAUSE OR MATTER
RULE 18 – SPECIAL DIRECTIONS AS TO TACKING EVIDENCE
RULE 19 – EVIDENCE IN PROCEEDINGS SUBSEQUENT TO TRIAL
RULE 20 – FORM OF PRAECIPE OF A SUBPOENA CIVIL FORM 28
RULE 21 – FORM OF SUBPOENA CIVIL FORM 29, 30 OR 31
RULE 22 – SUBPOENA FOR ATTENDANCE OF WITNESS IN CHAMBERS
RULE 23 – CORRECTION OF ERRORS IN SUBPOENA
RULE 24 – PERSONAL SERVICE OF SUBPOENA
RULE 25 – DURATION OF SUBPOENA
RULE 26 – ACTION TO PERPETUATE TESTIMONY
RULE 27 – EXAMINATION OF WITNESSES TO PERPETUATE TESTIMONY
RULE 28 – ACTION NOT TO BE SET DOWN FOR TRIAL
RULE 29 – EVIDENCE OF PROTECTED WITNESS

 Rules in ORDER 35 – THE UNDEFENDED LIST.
RULE 1 – THE UNDEFENDED LIST AFFIDAVIT
RULE 2 – COPY OR AFFIDAVIT TO BE SERVED
RULE 3 – NOTICE OF INTENTION TO DEFEND
RULE 4 – JUDGMENT IN UNDEFENDED SUIT
RULE 5 – ORAL EVIDENCE

 Rules in ORDER 36 – AFFIDAVITS
RULE 1 – AFFIDAVIT EVIDENCE
RULE 2 – TITLE OF AFFIDAVIT
RULE 3 – USE OF DEFECTIVE AFFIDAVIT
RULE 4 – SPECIAL TIME FOR FILING AFFIDAVITS
RULE 5 – AFFIDAVIT IN SUPPORT OF EX-PARTE APPLICATIONS
RULE 6 – NOTICE OF INTENTION TO USE AFFIDAVIT
RULE 7 – ALTERATIONS IN ACCOUNTS TO BE INITIATED
RULE 8 – EXHIBITS
RULE 9 – CERTIFICATE OF EXHIBIT
RULE 10 – APPLICATION OF EVIDENCE ACT LFN CAP. 112

 Rules in ORDER 37 – FAST TRACK CASES
RULE 1 – FAST TRACK JUDGES
RULE 2 – PRE-TRIAL CONFERENCE
RULE 3 – COORDINATOR. FAST TRACK DIVISION
RULE 4 – JURISDICTION FAST TRACK OF DIVISION
RULE 5 – ASSIGNMENT OF CASES
RULE 6 – PROCEDURE FOR FILING OF CASES
RULE 7 – ACCOUNTS FOR FEES CIVIL FORM 36
RULE 8 – SERVICE OF PROCESS
RULE 9 – HEARING DATES
RULE 10 – ADJOURNMENT
RULE 11 – ABSENCE OF COUNSEL
RULE 12 – TIMETABLE FOR TAKING STEPS
RULE 13 – COMPLIANCE WITH TIMETABLE
RULE 14 – ABSENCE OF PARTIES
RULE 15 – FORM OF ADDRESSES, OBJECTIONS
RULE 16 – APPLICATION OF TRANSCRIPT

 Rules in ORDER 38 – NON-SUIT
RULE 1 – NON-SUIT

 Rules in ORDER 39 – JUDGMENT, ENTRY OF JUDGMENT
RULE 1 – DELIVERY OF JUDGMENT
RULE 2 – DATE OF JUDGMENT PRONOUNCED IN COURT
RULE 3 – DATE OF JUDGMENT DIRECTED TO BE ENTERED
RULE 4 – JUDGE MAY DIRECT TIME FOR PAYMENT OR PERFORMANCE AND INTEREST
RULE 5 – TIME TO BE STATED FOR DOING ANY ACT
RULE 6 – JUDGMENT BY CONSENT WHERE DEFENDANT APPEARS BY A LEGAL PRACTITIONER
RULE 7 – JUDGMENT BY CONSENT WHERE DEFENDANT HAS NO LEGAL PRACTITIONER

 Rules in ORDER 40 – DRAWING UP OF ORDERS
RULE 1 – DATE OF ORDER
RULE 2 – ORDERS THAT MAY NOT BE DRAWN UP
RULE 3 – FORM OF ORDER

 Rules in ORDER 41 – TRANSFERS AND CONSOLIDATION
RULE 1 – ORDER TRANSFERRING PROCEEDINGS TO HIGH COURT
RULE 2 – PAYMENT OF FILING FEES
RULE 3 – DUTIES OF REGISTRAR
RULE 4 – DIRECTION
RULE 5 – PARTY FAILING TO ATTEND
RULE 6 – TRANSFERWHERE COURT HAS NO JURISDICTION
RULE 7 – CONSTRUCTION
RULE 8 – CONSOLIDATION OF ACTION

 Rules in ORDER 42 – INTERLOCUTORY AND OTHER ORDERS
RULE 1 – PRESERVATION OR INTERIM CUSTODY OF SUBJECT MATTER OF DISPUTED CONTRACT
RULE 2 – EASY TRIAL OF CAUSE
RULE 3 – ORDER FOR SALE OF PERISHABLE GOODS
RULE 4 – DETENTION, PRESERVATION OR INSPECTION OF PROPERTY
RULE 5 – SALE OF PROPERTY IN POSSESSION OF COURT
RULE 6 – RECOVERY OF PROPERTY, OTHER THON LAND SUBJECT TO LIEN
RULE 7 – ALLOWANCE OF INCOME OF PROPERTY PENDENT LITE
RULE 8 – INJUNCTION AGAINST REPETITION OF WRONGFUL ACT FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT
RULE 9 – APPOINTMENT OF A RECEIVER BY WAY OF EQUITABLE EXECUTION
RULE 11 – WHERE RECEIVER APPOINTED IN COURT: ADJOURNMENT TO GIVE SECURITY
RULE 12 – FIXING DAYS FOR RECEIVERS TO LEAVE AND PASS THEIR ACCOUNTS AND PAY IN BALANCES AND NEGLECT OF PAYMENT.
RULE 13 – FORM OF RECEIVERS ACCOUNTS
RULE 14 – LEAVING ACCOUNT AT THE REGISTRY
RULE 15 – CONSEQUENCES OF DEFAULT BY RECEIVER

 Rules in ORDER 43 – MOTIONS AND OTHER APPLICATIONS.
RULE 1 – APPLICATION AND SERVICE
RULE 2 – RESTRICTION ON ORDER NISI AND ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
RULE 3 – WHEN NOTICE ON MOTION SHOULD BE GIVEN
RULE 4 – APPLICATION IIN CHAMBERS
RULE 5 – MOTION RELATING TO ARBITRAL AWARD
RULE 6 – SPECIAL LEAVE
RULE 7 – WHERE NOTICE NOT GIVEN
RULE 8 – ADJOURNMENT OF HEARING MOTION
RULE 9 – SERVICE OF MOTION WITH ORIGINATING PROCESS
RULE 10 – ACCOUNT BY LEGAL PRACTITIONER
RULE 11 – INTERIM CERTIFICATE

 Rules in ORDER 44 – APPLICATION FOR JUDICIAL REVIEW
RULE 1 – CASE APPROPRIATE FOR JUDICIAL REVIEW
RULE 2 – JOINDER OF CLAIMS FOR RELIEF
RULE 3 – LEAVE TO APPLY FOR JUDICIAL REVIEW
RULE 4 – TIME WITHIN WHICH TO BRING APPLICATION STATEMENTS AND AFFIDAVITS
RULE 5 – MODE OF APPLYING JUDICIAL REVIEW
RULE 6 – STATEMENTS AND AFFIDAVIT
RULE 7 – CLAIM FOR DAMAGES
RULE 8 – INTERLOCUTORY APPLICATION
RULE 9 – HEARING OF APPLICATION FOR JUDICIAL REVIEW
RULE 11 – OBEDIENCE TO AN ORDER OF MANDAMUS
RULE 12 – CONSOLIDATION OF APPLICATION

 Rules in ORDER 45 – JURISDICTION OF CHIEF REGISTRAR
RULE 1 – CHIEF REGISTRAR
RULE 2 – BUSINESS TO BE CONDUCTED BY CHIEF REGISTRAR
RULE 3 – CHIEF REGISTRAR MAY REFER MATTER TO THE CHIEF JUDGE
RULE 4 – APPEAL FROM ORDER OF CHIEF REGISTRAR
RULE 6 – LEGAL PRACTITIONER MAY REPRESENT PARTY
RULE 7 – CERTIFICATE
RULE 8 – REFERENCE TO JUDGMENT
RULE 9 – FORM AND CONTENTS OF CERTIFICATE
RULE 10 – WHEN CERTIFICATE BECOMES BINDING
RULE 11 – BILL OF COSTS
RULE 12 – DISCHARGE OR VARIATION OF CERTIFICATE AFTER LAPSE OF ANY TIME

 Rules in ORDER 46 – GARNISHEE PROCEEDINGS.
RULE 1 – APPLICATION
RULE 2 – HOW APPLICATION IS MADE
RULE 3 – SERVICE OF GARNISHEE ORDER
RULE 4 – GARNISHEE ABSOLUTE
RULE 5 – DETERMINATION OF ISSUE BY THE COURT
RULE 6 – WHERE A THIRD PERSON MAKES CLAIM
RULE 7 – COMPLIANCE AS DISCHARGE OF LIABILITY

 Rules in ORDER 47 – HABEAS CORPUS, ATTACHMENT FOR CONTEMPT
RULE 1 – HEBEAS CORPUS AD SUBJIDENDUM
RULE 2 – APPLICATION FOR LEAVE
RULE 3 – RELEASING PERSON DETAINED IN COURT
RULE 4 – SERVICE OF ORDER
RULE 5 – ENDORSEMENT ON RETURN TO THE ORDER FOR RELEASE
RULE 6 – PROCEDURE OF HEARING
RULE 7 – ORDER TO BE CLEARED
RULE 8 – BRINGING PRISONERS TO GIVE EVIDENCE, ETC
RULE 9 – FORM OF WRIT
RULE 10 – PROCEDURE TOR ATTACHMENT
RULE 11 – PROCEDURE ON DISOBEDIENCE TO COURT ORDER
RULE 12 – RESPONSE
RULE 13 – RETURN

 Rules in ORDER 48 – INTERPLEADER
RULE 1 – WHEN RELIEF BY INTERPLEADER IS GRANTED
RULE 2 – MATTER TO BE PROVED BY APPLICATION
RULE 3 – ADVERSE TITLE OF CLAIMANTS
RULE 4 – WHEN APPLICATION TO BE MADE BY A DEFENDANT
RULE 5 – SUMMONS BY APPLICANT
RULE 6 – STAY OF ACTION
RULE 7 – ORDER UPON SUMMONS
RULE 8 – QUESTIONS OF LAW
RULE 9 – FAILURE OF CLAIMANT TO APPEAR, OR NEGLECT TO OBEY SUMMONS
RULE 10 – COSTS

 Rules in ORDER 49 – COMPUTATION OF TIME
RULE 1 – RULES FOR COMPUTATION OF TIME
RULE 2 – HOLIDAY
RULE 3 – TIME OF SERVICE
RULE 4 – COURT MAY EXTEND TIME
RULE 5 – PENALTY FOR DEFAULT

 Rules in ORDER 50 – APPEALS FROM DISTRICT AND AREA COURTS
RULE 1 – TIME TO BRING NOTICE OF APPEAL
RULE 2 – CONTENTS OF NOTICE OF APPEAL
RULE 3 – COPIES OF PROCEEDINGS
RULE 4 – TIME TO TRANSMIT RECORDS OF PROCEEDINGS
RULE 5 – HEADING NOTICE
RULE 6 – ENLARGEMENT OF TIME AFTER SERVICE OF NOTICE OF APPEAL
RULE 7 – WHERE TIME ELAPSED
RULE 8 – CONSTITUTION OF COURT HEARING APPEAL
RULE 9 – TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING
RULE 10 – BRIEFS OF ARGUMENT
RULE 11 – DIRECTION FOR DEPARTURE
RULE 12 – DEFAULT OF APPEARANCE BY APPELLANT
RULE 13 – DEFAULT OF APPEARANCE BY RESPONDENT
RULE 14 – AMENDMENT OF NOTICE OF APPEAL
RULE 15 – AFFIRMATION OF JUDGMENT
RULE 16 – TIME TO FILE RESPONDENT GROUNDS OF APPEAL
RULE 17 – DETECT OF GROUNDS OF APPEAL
RULE 18 – OBJECTION TO NOTICE OF APPEAL
RULE 19 – DETECTS IN NOTICE OF APPEAL OF RECOGNIZANCE
RULE 20 – ADDUCING EVIDENCE
RULE 21 – ADDITIONAL EVIDENCE
RULE 22 – FEES FIRST SCHEDULE
RULE 23 – ALLOWANCES
RULE 24 – APPLICATION FOR STAY OF EXECUTION
RULE 25 – COST
RULE 27 – CERTIFICATION OF JUDGMENT OR ORDER
RULE 28 – ENFORCEMENT OF JUDGMENT
RULE 29 – ENFORCEMENT OF ORDER
RULE 30 – ENLARGEMENT OF TIME
RULE 31 – INTERPRETATION

 Rules in ORDER 51 – APPEALS TO THE HIGH COURT FROM DECISION OF AUDITORS
RULE 1 – APPEAL FROM DECISION OF AN AUDITOR
RULE 2 – MODE OF APPEAL
RULE 3 – EVIDENCE OF APPEAL
RULE 4 – TIME TO SERVE NOTICE OF MOTION
RULE 5 – CONTENTS OF NOTICE AND DATE OF HEARING
RULE 6 – TIME TO FILE NOTICE
RULE 7 – TIME TO FILE NOTICE

 Rules in ORDER 52 – MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
RULE 1 – DAYS OF SITTINGS AND LONG VACATION
RULE 2 – PUBLIC OR PRIVATE SITTINGS OF COURT
RULE 3 – OPERATIONAL TIME FOR OFFICES OF COURT
RULE 4 – DAYS OF SITTINGS AND ANNUAL VACATION
RULE 5 – URGENT MATTERS ON VACATION
RULE 6 – TIME NOT TO RUN FOR PLEADINGS DURING ANNUAL VACATION
RULE 7 – DEFAULT OF PAYMENT OF FINES, ETC
RULE 8 – PUBLICATION OF NOTICE
RULE 9 – ENDORSEMENT OF DOCUMENTS FOR FILING
RULE 10 – HOW PROCESSES ARE ADDRESSED
RULE 11 – NO FEES WHERE PROCEEDINGS BY GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT
RULE 12 – REGULATIONS
RULE 13 – WHERE THERE IS NO PROVISION FOR FEES

 Rules in ORDER 53 – ARREST OF ABSCONDING DEFENDANT
RULE 1 – DEFENDANT LEAVING NIGERIA
RULE 2 – WARRANT TO ARREST
RULE 3 – BAIL FOR APPEARANCE OR SATISFACTION
RULE 4 – DEPOSIT IN LIEU OF BAIL
RULE 5 – COMMITTAL IN DEFAULT
RULE 6 – COST OF SUBSISTENCE OF PERSON ARRESTED

 Rules in ORDER 54 – PROCEEDINGS IN FORMA PAUPERIS
RULE 1 – APPLICATION
RULE 2 – WHO MAY SUE OR DEFEND IN FORMA PAUPERIS
RULE 3 – CONDITIONS TO BE FULFILLED
RULE 4 – FEES AND COSTS
RULE 5 – PROCEDURE TO BE FOLLOWED
RULE 6 – REVOCATION OF ORDER OF DISCONTINUANCE
RULE 7 – PAYMENT TO LEGAL PRACTITIONER
RULE 8 – DUTY OF LEGAL PRACTITIONER
RULE 9 – APPEALS

 Rules in ORDER 55 – CHANGE OF LEGAL PRACTITIONER
RULE 1 – ENGAGEMENT OF LEGAL PRACTITIONER
RULE 2 – APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF LEGAL PRACTITIONER OR WITHDRAWAL
RULE 3 – APPLICATION FOR SERVICE
RULE 4 – RE-APPEARANCE OF LEGAL PRACTITIONER
RULE 5 – LIABILITY OF CLIENT TO INDEMNIFY CLIENT

 Rules in ORDER 56 – COSTS
RULE 1 – PENALTY FOR DEFAULT OF FILING
RULE 2 – COURT TO DIRECT SECURITY FOR COSTS
RULE 3 – SECURITY FOR COSTS BY CLAIMANT TEMPORARILY WITHIN JURISDICTION
RULE 4 – ACTION FOUNDED ON JUDGMENT OR BILL OF EXCHANGE
RULE 5 – BOND AS SECURITY FOR COSTS
RULE 6 – COST AT DISCRETION OF COURT
RULE 7 – COSTS OUT OF FUND OR PROPERTY
RULE 8 – STAY OF PROCEEDINGS TILL COST PAID
RULE 9 – STAGE OF PROCEEDINGS OF WHICH COSTS TO BE DEALT WITH
RULE 10 – WHEN COSTS TO FOLLOW THE EVENT
RULE 11 – MATTERS TO BE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT IN EXERCISING DISCRETION
RULE 12 – COSTS ARISING FROM MISCONDUCT OR NEGLECT
RULE 13 – PERSONAL LIABILITY OF LEGAL PRACTITIONER FOR COSTS
RULE 14 – TAXATION OF COSTS
RULE 15 – NOTICE TO OTHER PARTY
RULE 16 – POWER OF TAXING OFFICER
RULE 17 – SUPPLEMENTARY EXCHANGE OF TAXING OFFICERS
RULE 18 – EXTENSION OF TIME
RULE 19 – POWER OF TAXING OFFICER WHERE PARTY LIABLE TO BE PAID AND TO PAY COSTS
RULE 20 – MODE OF BEGINNING PROCEEDINGS FOR TAXATION
RULE 21 – PROVISIONS AS TO BILLS OF COSTS
RULE 22 – PROVISIONS AS TO TAXATION
RULE 23 – SCALE OF COSTS
RULE 24 – CERTIFICATE OF TAXING OFFICER
RULE 25 – FEES ON TAXATION
RULE 26 – APPLICATION FOR REVIEW
RULE 27 – APPLICATION BY SUMMONS

 Rules in ORDER 57 – APPLICATION AND PROCEEDINGS IN CHAMBERS
RULE 1 – BUSINESS TO BE DISPOSED OF IN CHAMBERS
RULE 2 – PROCEDURE ON APPLICATION IN CHAMBERS
RULE 3 – NOTES OF PROCEEDING IN CHAMBERS
RULE 4 – DRAWING UP ANY ENTRY OF ORDERS MADE IN CHAMBERS
RULE 5 – COST
RULE 6 – DECISION GIVEN IN CHAMBERS HOW TO SET ASIDE OR VARIED

 Rules in ORDER 58 – FORECLOSURE AND REDEMPTION
RULE 1 – ORIGINATING SUMMONS FORECLOSURE
RULE 2 – CIVIL FORM 11, 15
RULE 3 – SERVICE AND EXECUTION OF JUDGMENT

 Rules in ORDER 59 – SUMMONS TO PROCEED
RULE 1 – BRINGING IN JUDGMENT, DIRECTING ACCOUNTS OR INQUIRES
RULE 2 – SUMMONS TO PROCEED WITH ACCOUNTS OR INQUIRIES: DIRECTIONS
RULE 3 – SETTING DEED WHERE PARTIES DIFFER
RULE 4 – WHERE SERVICE OF NOTICE OF JUDGMENT OR ORDER DISPENSED WITH
RULE 5 – WHERE PARTIES HAVE NOT BEEN SERVED WITH NOTICE OF JUDGMENT OR ORDER
RULE 6 – DOCUMENTS: COPIES FOR USE OF JUDGE
RULE 7 – ENTRY IN SUMMONS BOOK

 Rules in ORDER 60 – SUMMARY PROCEEDINGS FOR POSSESSION OF LANDED PROPERTY OCCUPIED BY SQUATTERS OR WITHOUT THE OWNERS CONSENT
RULE 1 – APPLICATION OF THIS ORDER
RULE 2 – NO ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, OF SERVICE REQUIRED CIVIL FORM 47
RULE 3 – AFFIDAVIT IN SUPPORT
RULE 4 – SERVICE
RULE 5 – APPLICATION BY OCCUPIER TO BE MADE A PARTY
RULE 6 – ORDER FOR POSSESSION CIVIL FORM 48
RULE 7 – WRIT OF POSSESSION
RULE 8 – SETTING ASIDE OF ORDER

 Rules in ORDER 61 – STAY OF EXECUTION OR PROCEEDINGS PENDING APPEAL
RULE 1 – APPLICATION FOR STAY OF EXECUTION
RULE 2 – COMPILATION OF RECORD
RULE 3 – COURT MAY GRANT OR REFUSE ORDER FOR STAY
RULE 4 – FORMAT ORDER TO BE DRAWN UP

 Rules in ORDER 62 – PROBATE AND ADMINISTRATION
RULE 1 – PETITION TO BE MADE TO PROBATE REGISTRY
RULE 2 – PRESERVATION OF PROPERTY
RULE 3 – UNAUTHORIZED PERSON INTERMEDDLING WITH PROPERTY
RULE 4 – PRODUCTION OF TESTAMENTARY PAPERS
RULE 5 – COURT MAY ORDER PRODUCTION
RULE 6 – EXAMINATION OF PAPERS
RULE 7 – NOTICE TO EXECUTOR TO COME IN AND PROVE
RULE 8 – LIABILITY OF EXECUTOR NEGLECTING TO APPLY FOR PROBATE
RULE 9 – IDENTITY
RULE 10 – COURT MAY REFUSE GRANT UNTIIL ALL PERSONS INTERESTED ARE GIVEN DUE NOTICE
RULE 11 – VALUE OF PROPERTY
RULE 12 – ANSWERS REQUIRED BEFORE GRANT
RULE 13 – NOTICE TO PROHIBIT GRANT
RULE 14 – EFFECT OF NOTICE
RULE 15 – FORM OF SUITS
RULE 16 – TESTATOR MAY DEPOSIT WILL
RULE 17 – CUSTODY OF WILL OF WHICH PROBATE IS GRANTED
RULE 18 – WILL NOT TO BE GIVEN OUT WITHOUT ORDER OF COURT
RULE 19 – EXAMINATION OF WILL AS TO ITS EXECUTOR
RULE 20 – PROOF OF EXECUTION WHERE ATTESTATION CLAUSE ITS DEFECTIVE
RULE 21 – WHERE WILL IS NOT EXECUTED ACCORDING TO LAW
RULE 22 – EVIDENCE ON FAILURE OF ATTESTING WITNESSES
RULE 23 – WILL OF BIND OR ILLITERATE TESTATOR
RULE 24 – INTERLINEATIONS, ERASURES OBLITERATIONS
RULE 25 – DOCUMENTS REFERRED TO IN A WILL OR ANNEXED OR ATTACHED
RULE 26 – EXECUTOR DYING WITHOUT PROVING OR NOT APPEARING
RULE 27 – MAKING OF WILL OR COPY SWORN TO
RULE 28 – VIVA VOCE EXAMINATION OF PERSONS MAKING AFFIDAVIT
RULE 29 – LETTER OF ADMINISTRATION
RULE 30 – ADMINISTRATION BOND
RULE 31 – ASSIGNMENT OF BOND
RULE 32 – ADMINISTRATION SUMMONS
RULE 33 – ORDER FOR ADMINISTRATION
RULE 34 – ORDERS RELATING TO PROPERTY
RULE 35 – ADMINISTRATION MAY BE GRANTED TO OFFICER
RULE 36 – OFFICER TO ACT UNDER DIRECTION OF COURT
RULE 37 – COURT MAY APPOINT PERSON TO BE ADMINISTRATOR
RULE 38 – REMUNERATION OF ADMINISTRATOR
RULE 39 – SECURITY AND COLLECTION OF ESTATE
RULE 40 – APPLICATION BY CONSULAR OFFICER OR PERSON AUTHORIZED BY HIM TO ADMINISTER ESTATE
RULE 41 – ACCOUNTS TO BE FILED
RULE 42 – DUTIES AND POWERS TO BE PERFORMED AND EXERCISED BY PROBATE REGISTRAR
RULE 43 – COURT MAY REFUSE APPLICATION
RULE 44 – GRANT TO SIGN BY CHIEF JUDGE OR HIS DESIGNATE
RULE 45 – SUPPLEMENTARY LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION OR GRANT FOR ADDITIONAL ASSETS

 Rules in ORDER 63 – REGISTER OF PROBATE, LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION AND WILLS
RULE 1 – REGISTER OF WILLS, LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATIONS AND GRANTS
RULE 2 – APPLICATION TO CONDUCT SEARCH IN THE REGISTER OF WILLS

 Rules in ORDER 64 – PROBATE (NON-CONTENTIOUS) PROCEDURE
RULE 1 – APPLICATION FOR GRANT THROUGH LEGAL PRACTITIONER
RULE 2 – PERSONAL APPLICATION
RULE 3 – DUTY OF REGISTRAR UPON RECEIVING APPLICATION FOR GRANT
RULE 4 – OATH IN SUPPORT OF GRANT
RULE 5 – GRANT IN ADDITIONAL NAME
RULE 6 – MARKING OF WILLS
RULE 7 – ENGROSSMENT FOR PURPOSE OF RECORD
RULE 8 – EVIDENCE AS TO DUE EXECUTION OF WILL
RULE 9 – EXECUTION OF WILL OF BLIND OF ILLITERATE TESTATOR
RULE 10 – EVIDENCE AS TO TERMS, CONDITIONS AND DATE OF WILL
RULE 11 – ATTEMPTED REVOCATION OF WILL
RULE 12 – AFFIDAVIT AS TO DUE EXECUTION TERMS, ETC OF WILL
RULE 13 – WILLS OF PERSONS ON MILITARY SERVICE AND SEAMEN
RULE 14 – EVIDENCE OF FOREIGN LAW
RULE 15 – ORDER OF PRIORITY FOR GRANT WHERE DECEASED LEFT A WILL
RULE 16 – GRANT TO ATTESTING WITNESSES, ETC
RULE 17 – VALUE OF PROPERTY
RULE 18 – ANSWERS REQUIRED BEFORE GRANT
RULE 19 – NOTICE TO PROHIBIT GRANT
RULE 20 – EFFECT OF NOTICE
RULE 21 – FORM OF SUITS
RULE 22 – TESTATOR MAY DEPOSIT WILL
RULE 23 – PERSERVATION AND INSPECTION OF WILL IN THE REGISTRY
RULE 24 – DELIVERY OF WILL WITHOUT ORDER OF COURT
RULE 25 – DEPOSITION AND OPENING OF WILL
RULE 26 – INSPECTION OF WILL AS TO ITS EXECUTION
RULE 27 – PROOF OF EXECUTION WHERE ATTESTATION CLAUSE IS DEFECTIVE
RULE 28 – WHERE WILL NOT EXECUTED ACCORDING TO LAW
RULE 29 – DEATH OF SUBSCRIBING WITNESSES
RULE 30 – WILL BY BLIND OR IITERATE
RULE 31 – ORDER OF PRIOITY FOR GRANT OF PROBATE
RULE 32 – JOINDER OF ADMINISTRATOR
RULE 33 – ADDITIONAL PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES
RULE 34 – GRANTS WHERE TWO OR MORE PERSONS ARE ENTITLED IN THE SAME DEGREE
RULE 35 – EXCEPTIONS TO RULES AS TO PRIORITY
RULE 36 – GRANTS TO PERSON HAVING SPESSUCCESSIONIS
RULE 37 – GRANT WHERE DECEASED DIED DOMICIED OUTSIDE THE FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY
RULE 38 – GRANTS TO ATTORNEYS
RULE 39 – GRANTS ON BEHALF OF INFANTS
RULE 40 – GRANTS WHERE INFACT IS CO-EXECUTOR
RULE 41 – GRANTS IN CASE OF MENTAL OR PHYSICAL INCAPACITY
RULE 42 – RENUNCIATION OF PROBATE AND ADMINISTRATION
RULE 43 – NOTICE TO FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY OF INTENDED APPLICATION FOR GRANT
RULE 44 – GUARANTEES A CONDITION
RULE 45 – RESEALING
RULE 46 – AMENDMENT AND REVOCATION OF GRANT
RULE 47 – ENTRY OF CAVEAT
RULE 48 – CITATION
RULE 49 – CITATION TO ACCEPT OR REFUSE TO TAKE A GRANT
RULE 50 – CITATION TO PROPOUND A WILL

 Rules in ORDER 64 – PROBATE (NON-CONTENTIOUS) PROCEDURE
RULE 51 – ADDRESS FOR SERVICE
RULE 52 – APPLICATION FOR ORDER TO BRING IN A WILL OR ATTEND FOR EXAMINATION
RULE 53 – LIMITED GRANT
RULE 54 – GRANT OF ADMINISTRATION AD COLLIGENDA BONA
RULE 55 – APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO SWEAR TO DEATH
RULE 56 – GRANT FOR CODICILS AND COPIES OF WILLS
RULE 57 – GRANT DURANTE ADBSENTIA
RULE 58 – NOTICE OF ELECTION BY SURVIVING SPOUSE TO REDEEM LIFE INTEREST
RULE 59 – ISSUE OF COPY OF WILLS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS
RULE 60 – TAXATION OF COSTS CAP. 207
RULE 61 – METHOD OF MAKING APPLICATION
RULE 62 – EXERCISE OF POWERS OF A REGISTRAR
RULE 63 – APPEALS FROM REGISTRAR
RULE 64 – SERVICE OF NOTICE OF MOTION AND SUMMONS
RULE 65 – NOTICE
RULE 66 – AFFIDAVIT
RULE 67 – TIME
RULE 68 – APPLICATION TO PENDING PROCEEDINGS
RULE 69 – CONTENTIONS PROBATE FORM OF SUIT
RULE 70 – LNTERPRETATION CAP. 192

 Rules in ORDER 65 – FEES AND ALLOWANCES
RULE 1 – FEES AND ALLOWANCES
RULE 2 – REGULATIONS