Statutory Courts
/ˈstætʃəˌtɔːri kɔrts/
Definitions
- (n.) Courts created by statute with jurisdiction defined and limited by legislative enactment.
Statutory courts handle specialized matters such as probate, family law, or workers' compensation.
Forms
- statutory courts
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Commentary
Statutory courts differ from constitutional courts in that their powers and existence depend solely on legislative authorization.
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