3.1.8 the victorian court hierarchy

Question 1

order of courts highest to lowest

Answer 1

high court
Supreme Court -of appeal
supreme court - trial division
county court
magistrate court

Question 2

specialisation as a reason for the court hierarchy

Answer 2

specialisation - courts are able to develop expertise in hearing certain types of cases, Supreme Court developed expertise in hearing indictable offences.

Question 3

appeals as a reason for the court hierarchy

Answer 3

appeals- avenue for appeals system enables review of case when a party is unsatisfied with the outcome.