Service of Court Processes and Other Legal Documents on a Company in Nigeria: A Review of Mark & Anor v. Eke (2004) LPELR-1841(SC)
This article analyses the legal principles governing service of court processes on companies in Nigeria, focusing on Mark & Anor v. Eke (2004) LPELR-1841(SC). It examines Section 104 of CAMA 2020 and the applicable Rules of Court, emphasizing that service of originating process is a condition precedent to jurisdiction. The article affirms that failure to properly serve a company renders proceedings a nullity and underscores the constitutional foundation of service in the right to fair hearing.
