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Appellate Law in Singapore

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What is the highest court in Singapore?

  1. Court of Appeal

  2. Supreme Court

  3. High Court

  4. State Courts


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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

What is the role of the Court of Appeal?

  1. To hear appeals from the Supreme Court and the High Court

  2. To interpret the Constitution

  3. To make new laws

  4. To review the decisions of government agencies


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Court of Appeal's main role is to hear appeals from the Supreme Court and the High Court. It does not have the power to make new laws or to review the decisions of government agencies.

What is the composition of the Court of Appeal?

  1. A Chief Justice and four Judges of Appeal

  2. A Chief Justice and six Judges of Appeal

  3. A Chief Justice and eight Judges of Appeal

  4. A Chief Justice and ten Judges of Appeal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Court of Appeal is composed of a Chief Justice and four Judges of Appeal.

What is the procedure for appealing to the Court of Appeal?

  1. File a notice of appeal within 14 days of the decision being made

  2. File a notice of appeal within 21 days of the decision being made

  3. File a notice of appeal within 28 days of the decision being made

  4. File a notice of appeal within 35 days of the decision being made


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A notice of appeal must be filed within 21 days of the decision being made.

What is the time limit for the Court of Appeal to hear an appeal?

  1. 6 months

  2. 9 months

  3. 12 months

  4. 18 months


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Court of Appeal must hear an appeal within 12 months of the notice of appeal being filed.

What are the grounds for appealing to the Court of Appeal?

  1. An error of law

  2. A miscarriage of justice

  3. A new piece of evidence has come to light

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The grounds for appealing to the Court of Appeal include an error of law, a miscarriage of justice, and a new piece of evidence has come to light.

What is the outcome of an appeal to the Court of Appeal?

  1. The Court of Appeal can uphold the decision of the lower court

  2. The Court of Appeal can overturn the decision of the lower court

  3. The Court of Appeal can send the case back to the lower court for a new trial

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Court of Appeal can uphold the decision of the lower court, overturn the decision of the lower court, or send the case back to the lower court for a new trial.

What is the role of the Supreme Court in Singapore?

  1. To hear appeals from the High Court

  2. To interpret the Constitution

  3. To make new laws

  4. To review the decisions of government agencies


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Supreme Court's main role is to hear appeals from the High Court. It does not have the power to make new laws or to review the decisions of government agencies.

What is the composition of the Supreme Court?

  1. A Chief Justice and four Judges of Appeal

  2. A Chief Justice and six Judges of Appeal

  3. A Chief Justice and eight Judges of Appeal

  4. A Chief Justice and ten Judges of Appeal


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Supreme Court is composed of a Chief Justice and six Judges of Appeal.

What is the procedure for appealing to the Supreme Court?

  1. File a notice of appeal within 14 days of the decision being made

  2. File a notice of appeal within 21 days of the decision being made

  3. File a notice of appeal within 28 days of the decision being made

  4. File a notice of appeal within 35 days of the decision being made


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A notice of appeal must be filed within 28 days of the decision being made.

What is the time limit for the Supreme Court to hear an appeal?

  1. 6 months

  2. 9 months

  3. 12 months

  4. 18 months


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Supreme Court must hear an appeal within 9 months of the notice of appeal being filed.

What are the grounds for appealing to the Supreme Court?

  1. An error of law

  2. A miscarriage of justice

  3. A new piece of evidence has come to light

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The grounds for appealing to the Supreme Court include an error of law, a miscarriage of justice, and a new piece of evidence has come to light.

What is the outcome of an appeal to the Supreme Court?

  1. The Supreme Court can uphold the decision of the lower court

  2. The Supreme Court can overturn the decision of the lower court

  3. The Supreme Court can send the case back to the lower court for a new trial

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Supreme Court can uphold the decision of the lower court, overturn the decision of the lower court, or send the case back to the lower court for a new trial.

What is the role of the High Court in Singapore?

  1. To hear cases involving serious crimes

  2. To hear civil cases involving large amounts of money

  3. To hear appeals from the State Courts

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The High Court's main role is to hear cases involving serious crimes, civil cases involving large amounts of money, and appeals from the State Courts.

What is the composition of the High Court?

  1. A Chief Justice and four Judges of Appeal

  2. A Chief Justice and six Judges of Appeal

  3. A Chief Justice and eight Judges of Appeal

  4. A Chief Justice and ten Judges of Appeal


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The High Court is composed of a Chief Justice and eight Judges of Appeal.

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