Immunity

Question 1

Not in constitution, draws from..

Answer 1

English legal traditions

Question 2

It’s a public policy principle
aimed at…

Answer 2

Protecting judges from personal liabilities for
decisions made in their judicial capacity

Question 3

Miller v. Seare

Answer 3

Superior courts- universal
Inferior courts- within jurisdiction

Question 4

Taafee v. Downed

Answer 4

To ensure the free and impartial administration of Justice

Question 5

Fray v. Blackburn

Answer 5

Even if they act corruptly or maliciously, they cannot be sued

Question 6

Anderson v. Gorrie

Answer 6

The proper remedy is appeal or judicial review but not a lawsuit against the judge

Question 7

Sirros v. Moore

Answer 7

Immunity extends to all judges including those in inferior courts as long as they honestly believe they are acting within their jurisdiction.

Question 8

Fred Egbe v. Adefarasin (facts)

Answer 8

Legal practitioner sued judge for granting prosecutorial consent in bad faith

Question 9

Fred Egbe v. Adefarasin

Answer 9

High court laws protect judges from being sued
Public policy to protect him from vindictive lawsuits
Remedy is appeal, not personal lawsuits

Question 11

Denning

Answer 11

Exists to preserve judicial immunity

Question 12

Limitation

Answer 12

You could be prosecuted criminally if you act corruptly

Don’t act without jurisdiction and still have knowledge…