High Court Introduction - SELF STUDY Flashcards
Quiz on Self study sections of HC Practice
True or False: Judges in the High Court must provide written reasons for their judgments.
True
Who is responsible for maintaining court records and issuing court orders?
a) The Sheriff
b) The Registrar
c) The Taxing Master
d) The Court Stenographer
b) The Registrar
What principle ensures both parties have an opportunity to present their case in court?
a) Audi alteram partem
b) Res judicata
c) Stare decisis
d) Prima facie
a) Audi alteram partem
Which High Court official ensures court fees are calculated correctly?
The Taxing Master
True or False: Attorneys are considered officers of the court.
True
What is the primary duty of the Sheriff in High Court proceedings?
a) Provide legal advice to parties
b) Serve court documents and execute court orders
c) Maintain court records
d) Translate court proceedings
b) Serve court documents and execute court orders
What is the function of the Family Advocate in the High Court?
a) Represent children in custody disputes
b) Mediate between conflicting parties
c) Handle financial disputes in family law
a) Represent children in custody disputes
Court ethics require attorneys to prioritize their client’s interests over justice.
False
Which of the following ensures fair litigation?
a) Court secrecy
b) Public trials
c) Fixed judgments
d) Limited access to appeals
b) Public trials
Who assists judges in research and administrative tasks?
The Judge’s Clerk
True or False: The principle of stare decisis binds lower courts to follow decisions of higher courts.
True
Which principle protects against repeated litigation on the same issue?
a) Res judicata
b) Audi alteram partem
c) Stare decisis
d) Bona fide
a) Res judicata
