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THE SUPREME COURT OF NSW
India & Philip
Facts
Highest Court in NSW Operates under Supreme Court Act
(1970) and the Civil Procedure Act (2005)
Was established by the Charter of Justice in 1823.
Inside the Court
There are 48 judges, 4 associate judges. Highly experienced solicitors and barristers. Their title is “The Honourable Justice”. They are referred to as “Your Honour” in court. Associate judges deal with trials not involving
a jury. Consists of a Chief Justice, and a number of
senior judges (Justices). Who are appointed by the Governor.
Chief Justice Spigelman
Cases
Civil Cases involving amounts of money over $750, 000, involving contracts and torts, equity, probate, admiralty and commercial.
Serious Criminal cases (indictable offences) involving Murder, Treason and Piracy.
Also deal with matters under Commonwealth laws.
Hear appeals from lower courts.