The Supreme Court
The Supreme Court: Overview
The Supreme Court of the Republic of Tinland is the highest judicial organ of the confederation. The Supreme Court consists of one Chief Justice and three associate justices, moreover, each justice represents one State, from which they are elected and the Chief Justice is appointed by a majority of the justices at the consent of the National Assembly. Furthermore, the Supreme Court employs a clerk, whose job is to be responsible for the records of the Supreme Court, issuing statements and letters on the behalf of the Supreme Court, and administering oaths of the legal counsels in front of the Supreme Court.
As the highest court in the Republic of Tinland, the Supreme Court has two types of jurisdiction or authority: Appellate and Original. When a matter is under original jurisdiction, that means that the Supreme Court is the first (and only) court to hear the dispute or matter, while under appellate jurisdiction, a lower court, has heard the case and the matter was appalled to the Supreme Court.
The Supreme Court can hear cases concerning:
To determine the constitutionality of the laws, treaties, and provisions enacted by the National Assembly;
To interpret the Constitution and laws of the Republic of Tinland;
To cases between the confederation, or any State or Territory, and any foreign state on the dispute of boundary, trade, etc.;
To decide on cases concerning ambassadors and other foreign ministers;
To cases between any private citizen or citizens against the government of the Republic of Tinland or of any State or Territory;
To resolve disputes between States and Territories on the basis of boundaries, jurisdiction, commerce, trade, etc.; and,
To cases concerning treason against the Republic of Tinland or one or more States or Territories.
Out of the enumerated jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, the ability to hear cases between any private citizen or citizens against the government of any State or Territory or concerning treason against one State or Territory, are both considered appellate matters. Furthermore, as the highest judicial organ in the Republic of Tinland, its decisions are final and must be enforced by every State or Territory, including those not related to any case or suit before the Supreme Court.
List of Cases Before the Supreme Court:
All cases, regardless if they are opinions, decisions, or dismissed, will be located here. If the list is incomplete or links are not working, please contact the Republic of Tinland.