High Court Flashcards
1
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Structure
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Divided between ordinary high court and divisional court
Bound by court of appeal, Old HOL and SC
2
Q
Jurisdiction
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Qb div: criminal appeals, contract, Tort which are unsuitable for county court
Chancery and family div: civil appeals
High court also: high value claims 100k+ and personal injury £50k+
3
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Composition
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110 judges: Mr/mrs justice
HC judges usually sit alone. Divisional court: sit panel 2/3
2 div courts r bound by prev decision but not crim
