High Court in United Kingdom
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Definition of High Court
The high court has the power to deal with any civil case.
High Court in North Ireland
A civil court consisting of three divisions:
- Queen’s Bench – which deals with civil disputes including breach of contract, personal injuries, commercial and building cases, libel or slander;
- Family – which is concerned with matrimonial and probate matters and proceedings relating to children or adults who cannot make decisions for themselves; and
- Chancery – which deals with property matters including fraud and bankruptcy.
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