The Supreme Court of Justice of Uruguay is the highest court of law and the court of last resort in the Oriental Republic of Uruguay. It serves as the highest appeals court, and it appoints and oversees all other judges. It was established on 28 October 1907 and is housed in the Palacio Piria in Montevideo, a building from 1917. Under Article 236 of the Constitution its justices are appointed by the General Assembly by a two-thirds vote of its full membership, for ten-year terms, and the presidency of the court rotates annually among the justices in order of seniority.
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The Supreme Court of Justice of Uruguay (Spanish: Suprema Corte de Justicia de Uruguay) is the highest court of law and last resort in the Oriental Republic of Uruguay.
Lead: Established on 28 October 1907
Established on 28 October 1907, it is housed in the Palacio Piria, a masterpiece of eclectic architecture from 1917.
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The Supreme Court of Justice of Uruguay (Spanish: Suprema Corte de Justicia de Uruguay) is the highest court of law and last resort in the Oriental Republic of Uruguay.
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The Supreme Court of Justice of Uruguay (Spanish: Suprema Corte de Justicia de Uruguay) is the highest court of law and last resort in the Oriental Republic of Uruguay.
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From 2002 to 2012 he was a member of the Supreme Court of Justice, presiding over it 2004-2008.
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He was a member of the Supreme Court of Justice (2009-2019).
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