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Appellate Law in the Ross Dependency

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Which court is the highest court of appeal in the Ross Dependency?

  1. The Supreme Court of New Zealand

  2. The Court of Appeal of New Zealand

  3. The High Court of New Zealand

  4. The District Court of New Zealand


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Supreme Court of New Zealand is the highest court of appeal in New Zealand, including the Ross Dependency.

What is the role of the Court of Appeal in the Ross Dependency?

  1. To hear appeals from the High Court

  2. To hear appeals from the District Court

  3. To hear appeals from the Supreme Court

  4. To hear appeals from all courts in the Ross Dependency


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Court of Appeal hears appeals from the High Court in the Ross Dependency.

What is the role of the High Court in the Ross Dependency?

  1. To hear civil and criminal cases

  2. To hear appeals from the District Court

  3. To hear appeals from the Court of Appeal

  4. To hear appeals from all courts in the Ross Dependency


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The High Court hears civil and criminal cases in the Ross Dependency.

What is the role of the District Court in the Ross Dependency?

  1. To hear minor civil and criminal cases

  2. To hear appeals from the High Court

  3. To hear appeals from the Court of Appeal

  4. To hear appeals from all courts in the Ross Dependency


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The District Court hears minor civil and criminal cases in the Ross Dependency.

What is the process for appealing a decision of the District Court in the Ross Dependency?

  1. File an appeal to the High Court

  2. File an appeal to the Court of Appeal

  3. File an appeal to the Supreme Court

  4. File an appeal to all courts in the Ross Dependency


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

To appeal a decision of the District Court in the Ross Dependency, one must file an appeal to the High Court.

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

  1. File an appeal to the District Court

  2. File an appeal to the Court of Appeal

  3. File an appeal to the Supreme Court

  4. File an appeal to all courts in the Ross Dependency


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

To appeal a decision of the High Court in the Ross Dependency, one must file an appeal to the Court of Appeal.

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

  1. File an appeal to the District Court

  2. File an appeal to the High Court

  3. File an appeal to the Supreme Court

  4. File an appeal to all courts in the Ross Dependency


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

To appeal a decision of the Court of Appeal in the Ross Dependency, one must file an appeal to the Supreme Court.

What are the grounds for appealing a decision of a court in the Ross Dependency?

  1. Error of law

  2. Error of fact

  3. Both error of law and error of fact

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The grounds for appealing a decision of a court in the Ross Dependency include both error of law and error of fact.

What is the time limit for filing an appeal in the Ross Dependency?

  1. 28 days

  2. 42 days

  3. 56 days

  4. 70 days


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The time limit for filing an appeal in the Ross Dependency is 28 days.

What is the role of the Attorney-General in the appellate process in the Ross Dependency?

  1. To represent the Crown in appeals

  2. To advise the courts on matters of law

  3. To assist the courts in the administration of justice

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Attorney-General represents the Crown in appeals, advises the courts on matters of law, and assists the courts in the administration of justice in the Ross Dependency.

What is the role of the Solicitor-General in the appellate process in the Ross Dependency?

  1. To represent the Crown in appeals

  2. To advise the courts on matters of law

  3. To assist the courts in the administration of justice

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Solicitor-General represents the Crown in appeals, advises the courts on matters of law, and assists the courts in the administration of justice in the Ross Dependency.

What is the role of the Court of Appeal in the appellate process in the Ross Dependency?

  1. To hear appeals from the High Court

  2. To hear appeals from the District Court

  3. To hear appeals from the Supreme Court

  4. To hear appeals from all courts in the Ross Dependency


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Court of Appeal hears appeals from the High Court in the Ross Dependency.

What is the role of the Supreme Court in the appellate process in the Ross Dependency?

  1. To hear appeals from the High Court

  2. To hear appeals from the District Court

  3. To hear appeals from the Court of Appeal

  4. To hear appeals from all courts in the Ross Dependency


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Supreme Court hears appeals from the Court of Appeal in the Ross Dependency.

What is the role of the Privy Council in the appellate process in the Ross Dependency?

  1. To hear appeals from the High Court

  2. To hear appeals from the District Court

  3. To hear appeals from the Court of Appeal

  4. To hear appeals from the Supreme Court


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Privy Council hears appeals from the Supreme Court in the Ross Dependency.

What is the role of the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in the appellate process in the Ross Dependency?

  1. To hear appeals from the High Court

  2. To hear appeals from the District Court

  3. To hear appeals from the Court of Appeal

  4. To hear appeals from the Supreme Court


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council hears appeals from the Supreme Court in the Ross Dependency.

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