reasons for a court hierarchy Flashcards
1
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what is a court hierarchy?
A
a ranking of courts based on the severity and complexity of the cases they can hear.
2
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what is original jurisdiction?
A
the power of a court to hear a case for the first time.
3
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what is appellate jurisdiction?
A
the power of a court to hear a case on appeal.
4
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what are the two reasons for having a court hierarchy?
A
administrative convenience and appeals.
5
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what does having a court hierarchy achieve? (administrative convenience)
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- it makes efficient use of the limited financial and physical resources available.
- allows for allocation of civil cases according to their complexity and reduces the likelihood of delays.
6
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what are appeals?
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a party who is dissatisfied with a decision in a civil case can challenge the decision in a higher court.
7
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how are appeals a fundamental part of fairness?
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because they allow for any mistakes made in the original decision to be corrected.
