Appellate Law in Fiji

This quiz will test your knowledge of Appellate Law in Fiji.

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the highest court in Fiji?

  1. Court of Appeal
  2. High Court
  3. Supreme Court
  4. Magistrate's Court
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the Court of Appeal in Fiji?

  1. To hear appeals from the High Court
  2. To hear appeals from the Supreme Court
  3. To hear appeals from the Magistrate's Court
  4. To hear appeals from all courts
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the High Court in Fiji?

  1. To hear appeals from the Court of Appeal
  2. To hear appeals from the Supreme Court
  3. To hear appeals from the Magistrate's Court
  4. To hear original jurisdiction cases
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the Magistrate's Court in Fiji?

  1. To hear appeals from the Court of Appeal
  2. To hear appeals from the High Court
  3. To hear appeals from the Supreme Court
  4. To hear minor criminal and civil cases
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the process for appealing a decision of the High Court in Fiji?

  1. File a notice of appeal with the Court of Appeal
  2. File a notice of appeal with the Supreme Court
  3. File a notice of appeal with the Magistrate's Court
  4. File a notice of appeal with the High Court
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the process for appealing a decision of the Court of Appeal in Fiji?

  1. File a notice of appeal with the Supreme Court
  2. File a notice of appeal with the High Court
  3. File a notice of appeal with the Magistrate's Court
  4. File a notice of appeal with the Court of Appeal
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the time limit for filing an appeal in Fiji?

  1. 28 days
  2. 30 days
  3. 60 days
  4. 90 days
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are the grounds for appealing a decision in Fiji?

  1. Error of law
  2. Error of fact
  3. Both error of law and error of fact
  4. None of the above
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the Supreme Court in Fiji?

  1. To hear appeals from the Court of Appeal
  2. To hear appeals from the High Court
  3. To hear appeals from the Magistrate's Court
  4. To hear original jurisdiction cases
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the composition of the Supreme Court in Fiji?

  1. The Chief Justice and four other judges
  2. The Chief Justice and six other judges
  3. The Chief Justice and eight other judges
  4. The Chief Justice and ten other judges
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the Chief Justice in Fiji?

  1. To preside over the Supreme Court
  2. To preside over the Court of Appeal
  3. To preside over the High Court
  4. To preside over the Magistrate's Court
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the Attorney-General in Fiji?

  1. To represent the government in legal proceedings
  2. To advise the government on legal matters
  3. To draft legislation
  4. All of the above
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the Solicitor-General in Fiji?

  1. To assist the Attorney-General
  2. To represent the government in legal proceedings
  3. To advise the government on legal matters
  4. All of the above
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the Director of Public Prosecutions in Fiji?

  1. To prosecute criminal cases on behalf of the government
  2. To advise the police on legal matters
  3. To represent the government in legal proceedings
  4. All of the above
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the Legal Aid Commission in Fiji?

  1. To provide legal aid to persons who cannot afford to pay for legal services
  2. To advise the government on legal matters
  3. To represent the government in legal proceedings
  4. All of the above