Judicial Organization and Institutions in Cameroon: A Tripartite Classification
Keywords:
Courts, Judicial Institutions, Tripartite, Competence, Justice System, Judicial Organization.Abstract
Justice is a service open to the public. It is thus arranged, like any structure that renders public service, in such a manner that whoever seeks it receives appropriate attention. The establishment and organization of judicial institutions are premised on the foregoing. The classification of the judicial system in Cameroon is shrouded in such a bleak and opaque view that one tends to ponder the clear-cut strata for the administration of justice in Cameroon. Litigants sometimes find difficulties identifying which court is competent to handle their matters in the face of complaints. More so, the fact that certain courts preclude the ordinary man from bringing an action makes the whole scenario more cumbersome for a common man to comprehend. Judicial and administrative authorities need to be guided on the nature of cases entertained as well as be acquainted with the competent courts to seize for such matters. The study therefore has as objectives to dissect the justice system of Cameroon so as to give a clearer
view for litigants who desire to have their issues addressed by these judicial organs. To achieve this objective, the article adopts a doctrinal methodology, which is doctrinal consisting of primary and secondary data. The findings reveal that though attempts have been made to classify courts in Cameroon, there is still need to adopt a more compressive and facilitative classification so as to give a clearer picture with regards to competence and jurisdiction.
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