Abstract
The paper examined the concept of Multi-Door Courthouse practice in Nigeria. Enugu and Rivers State where respectively used as a case study. It highlighted on the historical evolution of the concept of Multi-Door Courthouse which is a concept developed and suggested for implementation by Frank Sander about 1976. Conceptual clarification of key words was highlighted. The research being a legal research adopted the doctrinal method of legal research. The paper inquired into the advent of Multi-Door Courthouse into the Nigeria judicial or adjudicatory system. It emphasized that the concept was first established in Lagos, Nigeria about 2002 and later in 2007 received a legal backing for its operation by an enactment of the Lagos State House of Assembly. Some sections of the Lagos Multi-Door law where x-rayed. In the same vein, the Abuja Multi-Door Courthouse followed and was incorporated into the High Court of Federal Capital Territory Civil Procedure Rules 2004, subsequently Kano, Enugu, Akwa Ibom, Rivers State and others followed. The paper considered the practice of Multi-Door Courthouse, its prospects, achievements and challenges in Enugu State. The practice of Multi-Door Courthouse in Rivers State, its progress and challenges were also considered, including the impact recorded so far and how it has contributed to the enhancement of speed in justice delivery. The paper was summarized with a conclusion and suggested some recommendations.
Author: Charles I. G. Agwor
