ACTION – Definition of cause of action – AG OF FED V A.G. OF ABIA STATE 2001 89 LRCN 2413; EGBE V ADEFARASIN 1987 1 NWLR Pt.47 PI; IRENE THOMAS V OLUFOSEYE 1986 1NWLR Pt 18 P. 669.

ACTION -Means a civil proceeding commenced by writ or other manner as may be prescribed by Rules of Court, but does not include criminal proceedings –UDOH V O.H.M.B. (1993) 7 N.W.L.R. Pt.304 137; A.G. KWARA STATE V OLAWALE (1993) 1 N.W.L.R Pt.272 645.