Sentences with phrase «by a superior court»

Where an election for trial by superior court judge (alone or with jury), the provincial court judge receiving the election must inquire whether the accused wishes to have a preliminary inquiry.

Lawmakers put the $ 11 million back into the public school budget, meaning they will have to draw the funds from somewhere else in the $ 21 billion budget to pay for the voucher program, which was temporarily halted by a superior court judge in February, but that decision was reversed by the state Supreme Court a few weeks ago.

That means, as far as I can see, the only consequences that Julian Assange could suffer would be committal for contempt of court, which is punishable by up to one month's detention (if tried by an inferior court like the Magistrates») or two years (if by a superior court).

These are ordinarily to keep lower courts in line with the scope of their jurisdiction, but can be used by superior court to manage bad behavior of the lower courts before they can take action.

Municipal courts (or other local courts) have jurisdiction over cases involving lesser amounts of money, misdemeanors (crimes not punishable by state prison), traffic matters, and preliminary hearings on felony charges to determine if there is sufficient evidence to warrant a trial by the superior court.

McAllister v. Secretary of State for Work & Pensions2003 SLT 1195 Inner House; Statutory Appeal; Proper approach to be taken by superior court where appeal conceded by respondent.

They arguably lead to the same result with which the Court is so concerned in Trial Lawyers Association, namely hampering the creation, maintenance, and interpretation of positive laws within the province [by its superior courts].

When the Legislature provides a direct appeal to the superior courts, does that not signal a recognition of the superior court's expertise on questions of law, and also invite the exercise of that expertise by the superior courts?