SOC209H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Small Claims Court, Public Law, International Court

• School: UTM
• Department: Sociology
• Course: SOC209H5
• Professor: Paula Maurutto

Document Summary

Supreme court of canada is the highest court in canada based in ottawa. You can appeal to the supreme court, if you appeal to something higher, it is to the. Consists of 9 judges represents the country"s regions. Generally every province and some territories have two levels of superior courts one to hear trials and one to hear appeals. Superior courts usually handle cases that deal with large amounts of money, violence, etc. Federal court of appeal is usually the highest court in the province or territory, reviews decisions of lower courts. Federal court and federal court of appeal handle issues that apply under federal laws. Court martial appeal court and military courts are specific to the military the military has it"s own court structure and rules and regulations. The federal government will appoint cases to the supreme court of canada. Most judges at the provincial level are appointed by provincial government.