Civil Procedure Code at Norfolk Island (Australia)
In Norfolk Island, civil procedure is governed by the Supreme Court Act 1960 (NI), which establishes the Supreme Court as the superior court of record for the territory. Under this Act, the Rules of the Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) apply to the Supreme Court of Norfolk Island, unless the court orders otherwise. This means that civil procedures in Norfolk Island align with those in the ACT, with the Supreme Court handling civil matters that exceed the jurisdiction of the Court of Petty Sessions. (Supreme Court of Norfolk Island, Supreme Court of Norfolk Island – Norfolk Island Regional Council)
The Court of Petty Sessions, established under the Court of Petty Sessions Act 1960 (NI), handles civil matters involving claims up to A$60,000. Decisions from this court can be appealed to the Supreme Court of Norfolk Island. (Norfolk Island Court of Petty Sessions)
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