Courts

Question 1

Provincial Court

Answer 1

• Judges sit alone
• There are four divisions: criminal, family, small claims and traffic and by-law.

Question 2

Provincial Supreme

Answer 2

-The highest court in the province
-Judges may sit alone or with jurors
-Deals with civil cases over 35,000 , serious criminal cases and divorce and custody

Question 3

Appeal Court

Answer 3

-At least 3 judges, sometimes 5
-Hears civil and criminal cases appealed from the other courts

Question 4

Supreme Court of Canada

Answer 4

-Can appeal any type of dispute
-Judgements here are final
-3,7 or 9 judges

Question 5

Federal Court

Answer 5

-Deals with civil matters involving disputes by individuals or groups with the federal government
-maritime law, customs. income tax, patents, etc.

Question 6

Federal appeal court

Answer 6

Reviews decisions made by the federal court