High Court
A superior court that hears serious civil matters, some appeals, reviews, and matters assigned to it by law.
Definition
The High Court may be relevant where the type of claim, relief, parties, location, value, urgency, review route, or appeal route makes it the correct forum. The practical check is not only the amount claimed, but also jurisdiction, court division, cause of action, relief requested, and whether another court or tribunal should be used first.
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A superior court that hears serious civil matters, some appeals, reviews, and matters assigned to it by law.
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Review or urgent application
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What does High Court mean?
A superior court that hears serious civil matters, some appeals, reviews, and matters assigned to it by law.
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