CHAPTER 3.
CONFLICT OF JURISDICTION.
312.
Cases of Conflict of Jurisdiction:The Court of Appeal shall be competent to determine the issue of jurisdiction where a
conflict arises between two judicial tribunals or where such tribunals refuse to assume
jurisdiction.
313.
Procedure on Application:An application under section 312 shall be made to the Court of Appeal which shall
include in addition to the general particulars required in the plaint, a statement of the
subject-matter, and sufficient particulars as to the suit in respect of which conflict of
jurisdiction or the refusal to assume jurisdiction has taken place.
314.
Effect of Application:On the presentation of the application to the Court of Appeal the suit in respect of which
the conflict of jurisdiction has arisen, shall be stayed.
315.
Disposal of the Application:1) The Court shall dispose of the application on the documents contained in the record
of the application.
2) Nevertheless, the Court may give leave to the parties to file written statements or may
summon them to make statements or give explanations.
CHAPTER 4.
INTERPRETATION OF THE CONSTITUTION
AND OTHER STATUTORY LAWS
316.
The Application for Interpretation:1) The Court of Appeal is competent to interpret the Constitution and any laws on the
application of the Attorney - General.
2) The Attorney - General may, of his own motion or on the application of the interested
parties, submit an application for interpretation, if he is satisfied that the nature and
importance of the provisions submitted require such interpretation to ensure
consistency in their application.
317.
Contents of the Application:The application shall contain a statement as to the provisions submitted for interpretation
and the grounds which necessitate such interpretation.
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