The courts of law are forums established by the Constitution to settle disputes. A judge or jury decides the facts of the case and the judge also governs the procedure according to the law.
Victoria Law Courts was created in 1891.
Law Courts of Brussels was created in 1883.
Admiralty law courts were civil law courts, rather than common law.
The body of law created by the courts is called a statute. This is a very important type of law.
(country courts)
Statutory law
The courts job is to see if people have broken the law
The statue of 'Lady Justice' often found on top of law courts.
The courts interpret a law when the meaning, application, or constitutionality of a law is part of a case before the court. Appellate courts are more likely to be called upon to interpret laws than trial courts.
justice
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The law as interpreted by judges. Courts are bound by the decisions of higher courts. These laws are not written down, but must be abided by.