Laws made through courts Flashcards
what is the main role of the courts
To resolve disputes and hear cases
How can superior courts make laws
When the court reolves a dispute in which there is no existing law
When the court resolves a dispute in which there is a lw but may require some further interpretation
Criminal cases can be separeted to two parts?
Summary offences and Indictable offences
Sumarry offences?
Are minor crimes heard by a magistrate. Example minor theft and traffic offences
Indicatable offences
Serious crime thar require trial by a judge or jury. Example Murder Arson
Civil cases ?
Are matters involving disputes bwetween individuals over an alleged breach of rights. Example Defamation
The victorian Court of Hierachyes?
are ranked in order of importance from lowest to highest according to the seriousness of the cases that are heard .
What are the different courts
Magistrates court
country court
supreme court
supreme court of appeal