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Appellate Law in Malaysia

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Which court is the highest court in Malaysia?

  1. Federal Court

  2. Court of Appeal

  3. High Court

  4. Sessions Court


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Federal Court is the highest court in Malaysia and is responsible for hearing appeals from the Court of Appeal and the High Court.

What is the role of the Court of Appeal in Malaysia?

  1. To hear appeals from the High Court

  2. To hear appeals from the Sessions Court

  3. To hear appeals from the Magistrate's Court

  4. To hear appeals from the Federal Court


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Court of Appeal is responsible for hearing appeals from the High Court and is the second highest court in Malaysia.

Which court has the jurisdiction to hear appeals from the Sessions Court?

  1. Federal Court

  2. Court of Appeal

  3. High Court

  4. Sessions Court


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The High Court has the jurisdiction to hear appeals from the Sessions Court and is the third highest court in Malaysia.

What is the role of the Sessions Court in Malaysia?

  1. To hear criminal cases

  2. To hear civil cases

  3. To hear appeals from the Magistrate's Court

  4. To hear appeals from the High Court


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sessions Court is responsible for hearing criminal cases and is the fourth highest court in Malaysia.

Which court has the jurisdiction to hear appeals from the Magistrate's Court?

  1. Federal Court

  2. Court of Appeal

  3. High Court

  4. Sessions Court


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Sessions Court has the jurisdiction to hear appeals from the Magistrate's Court and is the fifth highest court in Malaysia.

What is the role of the Magistrate's Court in Malaysia?

  1. To hear criminal cases

  2. To hear civil cases

  3. To hear appeals from the Sessions Court

  4. To hear appeals from the High Court


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Magistrate's Court is responsible for hearing criminal cases and is the lowest court in Malaysia.

What is the process for appealing a decision of the High Court in Malaysia?

  1. File an appeal with the Court of Appeal

  2. File an appeal with the Federal Court

  3. File an appeal with the Sessions Court

  4. File an appeal with the Magistrate's Court


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

To appeal a decision of the High Court, a party must file an appeal with the Court of Appeal.

What is the process for appealing a decision of the Court of Appeal in Malaysia?

  1. File an appeal with the Federal Court

  2. File an appeal with the High Court

  3. File an appeal with the Sessions Court

  4. File an appeal with the Magistrate's Court


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

To appeal a decision of the Court of Appeal, a party must file an appeal with the Federal Court.

What is the time limit for filing an appeal in Malaysia?

  1. 30 days

  2. 60 days

  3. 90 days

  4. 120 days


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The time limit for filing an appeal in Malaysia is 30 days from the date of the decision.

What are the grounds for appealing a decision in Malaysia?

  1. Error of law

  2. Error of fact

  3. Miscarriage of justice

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The grounds for appealing a decision in Malaysia include error of law, error of fact, and miscarriage of justice.

What is the role of the Federal Court in Malaysia?

  1. To hear appeals from the Court of Appeal

  2. To hear appeals from the High Court

  3. To hear appeals from the Sessions Court

  4. To hear appeals from the Magistrate's Court


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Federal Court is responsible for hearing appeals from the Court of Appeal and is the highest court in Malaysia.

What is the composition of the Federal Court in Malaysia?

  1. The Chief Justice and 10 other judges

  2. The Chief Justice and 12 other judges

  3. The Chief Justice and 14 other judges

  4. The Chief Justice and 16 other judges


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Federal Court is composed of the Chief Justice and 12 other judges.

What is the role of the Chief Justice in Malaysia?

  1. To preside over the Federal Court

  2. To preside over the Court of Appeal

  3. To preside over the High Court

  4. To preside over the Sessions Court


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Chief Justice is responsible for presiding over the Federal Court.

What is the role of the Court of Appeal in Malaysia?

  1. To hear appeals from the High Court

  2. To hear appeals from the Sessions Court

  3. To hear appeals from the Magistrate's Court

  4. To hear appeals from the Federal Court


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Court of Appeal is responsible for hearing appeals from the High Court and is the second highest court in Malaysia.

What is the composition of the Court of Appeal in Malaysia?

  1. The President and 10 other judges

  2. The President and 12 other judges

  3. The President and 14 other judges

  4. The President and 16 other judges


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Court of Appeal is composed of the President and 12 other judges.

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