Question

what is subordinate court

Answer 1

Subordinate court is a generic term which is used in reference to a court (superior court to subordinate courts). Taking the example of District Court all the courts below the District Court will be subordinate courts.

Please see the below examples;

District Subordinate courts, on the civil side (in ascending order) are, Junior Civil Judge (JCJ) Court, Principal Junior Civil Judge Court, Senior Civil Judge Court (also called sub-court).

District Subordinate courts, on the criminal side (in ascending order) are, Second Class Judicial Magistrate Court, First Class Judicial Magistrate Court, Chief Judicial Magistrate Court.

Answer 2

Hello Mate,

Subordinate Court, means all Courts subordinate to the High Court, including court of Small causes established under Act No. 9 of 1850 ...


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