The Supreme Court of Finland is the court of last resort for Finland's private law, covering civil and criminal cases, while a separate Supreme Administrative Court handles administrative matters. Authorized by the Constitution of Finland and seated in Helsinki, it hears appeals from the Courts of Appeal, the Market Court and, in limited cases, the Insurance Court, with its president and its eighteen justices appointed by the President of Finland.
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Founding Year Jurisdiction Scopecourt of last resort for private law cases, civil and criminal, in Finland 1 Jurisdiction Scope
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The Supreme Court of Finland (Finnish: korkein oikeus [ˈkorkei̯n ˈoi̯keus], abbreviated as KKO; Swedish: högsta domstolen, abbreviated as HD), located in Helsinki, is the court of last resort for cases within the private law of Finland (that is, civil and criminal cases).
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The Supreme Court of Finland (Finnish: korkein oikeus [ˈkorkei̯n ˈoi̯keus], abbreviated as KKO; Swedish: högsta domstolen, abbreviated as HD), located in Helsinki, is the court of last resort for cases within the private law of Finland (that is, civil and criminal cases).
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is the court of last resort for cases within the private law of Finland (that is, civil and criminal cases).
In Group: Final Appeal Courts, lead paragraph, states the court's place in the hierarchy (final)
The Supreme Court of Finland (Finnish: korkein oikeus [ˈkorkei̯n ˈoi̯keus], abbreviated as KKO; Swedish: högsta domstolen, abbreviated as HD), located in Helsinki, is the court of last resort for cases within the private law of Finland (that is, civil and criminal cases).
View the Source2. Supreme Court of Finland: History (official site)
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The Supreme Court of Finland was established in 1918
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Supreme Court of FinlandHas Member: Tatu Leppanen, The President, courtQuote, Has Member: Tatu Leppanen, The President, court
The President of the Supreme Court is Mr Tatu Leppänen.
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