Court Hierarchy

Question 1

Hierarchy

Answer 1

1. High Court
2. Supreme Court
   - Court of Appeal
   - Trial Division
3. Coroners Court
4. Magistrates Court

Question 2

Reasons for Court Hierarchy

Answer 2

• Allows for specialisation and expertise
• Allows for appeals to a higher court
• Previous cases reinforce similar situations so that lawyers and individuals can predict the outcome
• Efficiency and convenience (smaller cases heard in smaller courts)