In the Supreme Court NSW
Jurisdiction, there are two separately constituted courts, and they comprise of
the following:
1.
The Court
of Criminal Appeal; and
2.
The Court
of Appeal
The Court of Appeal hears cases
determined by 3 judges and in some instances, there are 5 Judges who determine
the case, and it is important to note that the judges do not have to
unanimously agree on an outcome as the appeal can be decided by the majority.
The Court of Appeal hears cases such as Contractual Disputes, Negligence
matters, Commercial Disputes as well as Personal Injury (to name a few).
The Court of Appeal was established 1st
of January 1966 and the court operates pursuant to the Supreme Court Act 1970
(NSW) and in the state of New South Wales, the Court of Appeal is the final Court
for civil cases. It should be noted that if the appellant is not successful in
the Court of Appeal, then the appellant can apply for ‘Special Leave’ to appeal
to the High Court of Australia, and it is important to note that leave will be
granted by the High Court of Australia in very limited circumstances.
It is very important that you speak
with a lawyer so that you can get the appropriate legal advice which you require
prior to going to court.
Our team of experienced solicitors are there for you and can
help you answer all your questions, so be sure to contact Nicopoulos Sabbagh Lawyers.
*This article correctly reflects
the Laws of NSW as at 3rd August 2022.
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