Deciding Jurisdiction - Magistrates & District Court Acts Flashcards
1
Q
What is the monetary jurisdiction of the Magistrates Court?
A
Civil actions up to the prescribed limit of $150,000 (s 2;4 Magistrates Court Act).
2
Q
What is the monetary jurisdiction and power of the District Court?
A
Civil actions up to the prescribed limit of $750,000 (s 68).
District Court has the same powers to grant relief as supreme court (s 69)
3
Q
What is the monetary jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?
A
Claims over $750,000
4
Q
What is the monetary jurisdiction of QCAT?
A
Claims up to $25,000
