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First Principles of Business Law |
| Sources of law: case law |
| 1. Case law as a source of law |
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1.3. Court hierarchies in Australia |
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The table below shows the hierarchy of courts in each Australian jurisdiction. The courts are shown with the most senior courts at the top of the table, descending to the most junior courts. Courts at the same level may have different names in the various states and territories. The hierarchy of courts is an important part of understanding case law so you should review the table carefully. Click here for further explanatory notes.
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