This dimension groups courts by their tier within a judicial hierarchy, trial, appellate or supreme. Wikipedia notes that "there are various kinds of courts, including trial courts, appellate courts, administrative courts, international courts, and tribunals." Browsing by court tier lets a visitor compare courts that sit at the same level of a legal system.
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Defining CharacteristicA supreme court is the highest court within the hierarchy of courts in most legal jurisdictions. 1 Court Tier
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1. Supreme court (Wikipedia)
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In most legal jurisdictions, a supreme court, also known as a court of last resort, apex court, high (or final) court of appeal, and court of final appeal, is the highest court within the hierarchy of courts.
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