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The Supreme Court of NSW

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.

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The Supreme Court of NSW

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  1. The Supreme Court of NSW India & Philip

  2. 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.

  3. 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

  4. Cases • Civil Cases involving amounts of money over $750, 000, involving contracts and torts, equity, probate, admiraltyand commercial. • Serious Criminal cases (indictable offences) involving Murder, Treasonand Piracy. • Also deal with matters under Commonwealth laws. • Hear appeals from lower courts.

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