U3 AOS1 The victorian Court Hierarchy

Question 1

Jurisdiction

Answer 1

The lawful authority/power of a court, tribunal or other dispute resolution body to decide legal cases

Question 2

Original jurisdiction

Answer 2

The power of a court to hear a case for the first time (not on appeal from a lower court)

Question 3

Appellate jurisdiction

Answer 3

The power of a court to hear a case on appeal

Question 4

Appeal

Answer 4

An application to have a higher court review a ruling/decision

Question 5

Appellant

Answer 5

A person who appeals against a decision (a person who applies to have a ruling of a lower court reviewed/reversed by a High Court)

Question 6

Respondent

Answer 6

The party against whom an appeal is made