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Appellate Law in the Isle of Man

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Which court is the highest court of appeal in the Isle of Man?

  1. High Court of Justice

  2. Court of Appeal

  3. Supreme Court


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Court of Appeal is the highest court of appeal in the Isle of Man.

What is the general time limit for filing an appeal in the Isle of Man?

  1. 14 days

  2. 21 days

  3. 28 days


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The general time limit for filing an appeal in the Isle of Man is 28 days.

Which of the following is a ground for appeal in the Isle of Man?

  1. Error of law

  2. Error of fact

  3. Both error of law and error of fact


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Both error of law and error of fact are grounds for appeal in the Isle of Man.

What is the role of the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in appellate matters in the Isle of Man?

  1. It is the highest court of appeal for the Isle of Man.

  2. It provides advisory opinions to the Court of Appeal.

  3. It has no role in appellate matters in the Isle of Man.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council is the highest court of appeal for the Isle of Man.

What is the process for obtaining leave to appeal to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council?

  1. It is granted as a matter of right.

  2. It is granted at the discretion of the Court of Appeal.

  3. It is granted at the discretion of the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Leave to appeal to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council is granted at the discretion of the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council.

What is the role of the High Court of Justice in appellate matters in the Isle of Man?

  1. It is the highest court of appeal for the Isle of Man.

  2. It hears appeals from the lower courts.

  3. It has no role in appellate matters in the Isle of Man.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The High Court of Justice hears appeals from the lower courts in the Isle of Man.

Which of the following is not a type of appeal that can be brought to the High Court of Justice in the Isle of Man?

  1. Appeal against conviction

  2. Appeal against sentence

  3. Appeal against a decision of a government department


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Appeals against decisions of government departments are not brought to the High Court of Justice in the Isle of Man.

What is the time limit for filing an appeal to the High Court of Justice in the Isle of Man?

  1. 14 days

  2. 21 days

  3. 28 days


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The time limit for filing an appeal to the High Court of Justice in the Isle of Man is 21 days.

What is the role of the Summary Court in appellate matters in the Isle of Man?

  1. It is the highest court of appeal for the Isle of Man.

  2. It hears appeals from the lower courts.

  3. It has no role in appellate matters in the Isle of Man.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Summary Court hears appeals from the lower courts in the Isle of Man.

Which of the following is not a type of appeal that can be brought to the Summary Court in the Isle of Man?

  1. Appeal against conviction

  2. Appeal against sentence

  3. Appeal against a decision of a government department


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Appeals against decisions of government departments are not brought to the Summary Court in the Isle of Man.

What is the time limit for filing an appeal to the Summary Court in the Isle of Man?

  1. 14 days

  2. 21 days

  3. 28 days


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The time limit for filing an appeal to the Summary Court in the Isle of Man is 14 days.

What is the role of the Magistrates' Court in appellate matters in the Isle of Man?

  1. It is the highest court of appeal for the Isle of Man.

  2. It hears appeals from the lower courts.

  3. It has no role in appellate matters in the Isle of Man.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Magistrates' Court has no role in appellate matters in the Isle of Man.

Which of the following is not a type of appeal that can be brought to the Magistrates' Court in the Isle of Man?

  1. Appeal against conviction

  2. Appeal against sentence

  3. Appeal against a decision of a government department


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Appeals against decisions of government departments are not brought to the Magistrates' Court in the Isle of Man.

What is the time limit for filing an appeal to the Magistrates' Court in the Isle of Man?

  1. 14 days

  2. 21 days

  3. 28 days


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The time limit for filing an appeal to the Magistrates' Court in the Isle of Man is 14 days.

What is the role of the Coroner's Court in appellate matters in the Isle of Man?

  1. It is the highest court of appeal for the Isle of Man.

  2. It hears appeals from the lower courts.

  3. It has no role in appellate matters in the Isle of Man.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Coroner's Court has no role in appellate matters in the Isle of Man.

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