ACTION – CLAIM(S)/RELIEF(S)  – Position of the law where there is a claim that falls within the jurisdiction of two Courts

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“It is well settled that where there is a claim that falls within the jurisdiction of two Courts, the Court with jurisdiction over the main claim is the proper Court to determine the matter – see Tukur V. Govt., Taraba State & Ors (1997) 6 NWLR (Pt 510) 549 SC and Gafar V. Govt., Kwara State & Ors (2007) 4 NWLR (Pt. 1024) 375.” per AUGIE, J.S.C. in EKWEOZOR & ORS v. REG. TRUSTEES OF THE SAVIOURS APOSTOLIC CHURCH OF NIG (LCER-2020-39155-SC) at p. 63 – p. 64

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