ARTICLE · 01 FEBRUARY 2023
Jersey Litigation Guides 2023
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GENERAL
General Characteristics of the Legal System
Jersey is one of the relatively few jurisdictions that have a
"mixed" legal system. Its legal system is broadly based
on elements of common, civil and customary law.
The legal process is conducted through a combination of both
written submissions and oral argument, although principally through
oral argument.
Court System
The Royal Court
The Royal Court is Jersey's principal and superior court. It
has original and unlimited jurisdiction (equivalent to the High
Court in England and Wales). The Royal Court has four
Divisions.
- Heritage (dealing with land disputes).
- Probate (dealing with succession disputes).
- Family (dealing with family and matrimonial disputes).
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