The Binding Force of the Record of Appeal on Courts and Litigants
The record of appeal forms the foundation of appellate adjudication in Nigeria, as appellate courts are bound to determine appeals solely on the materials transmitted by the lower court. This article examines the meaning, nature, and binding force of the record of appeal for both litigants and appellate courts, and analyses the legal implications of incomplete records and the limited circumstances under which an appellate court may proceed despite such defects.
