Reason For A Court Hierachy Flashcards

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What is jurisdiction, original jurisdiction and appellate jurisdiction?

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Jurisdiction: The power of courts to here case
Original jurisdiction: The power of courts to hear a case for the first time.
Appellate jurisdiction: Power to review a decision of an inferior court.

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What are the jurisdictions of courts?

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Magistrates: original/ all summary and indictable heard summarily.

County: original/ All indictable offences expect very serious ones.
Appellate/ From magistrates on condition or sentence.

Supreme Court trial: original/ most serious indictable
Appellate/ from magistrates court on point of law.

Supreme Court of appeals: Appellate only/ appeals from the Supreme Court or county court.

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What is court specialization?

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Courts develop their own area of expertise:

  • Magistrates: minor offenses
  • Court of appeal: sentencing principles
  • Supreme Court: indictable offenses.
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