The Judiciary is authorized by Article 3 under the Mandate for the Isles (and the Article 5 of the People's Constitution) to adjudicate “disputes within Azalea Isles, through rendering verdicts in civil and criminal trials.” The constitution stipulates one Supreme Court and allows for Parliament to establish lower courts. Lower courts and their functions have yet to be created by law, as such, the Supreme Court shall handle all cases.
Trial cases shall be between a plaintiff (the person or prosecution bringing the case forward); a defendant, or co-defendants (the person, people, or entities whom the case is against); and various third-parties affiliated with the case in some form (person, people, or entities whom are named in the case for reasons designated by a plaintiff or defendant). All persons or entities named in a trial lawsuit shall be considered the parties. All parties have the right to counsel or self-representation. In a trial, a defendant has the right to counter-sue the plaintiff if the circumstances allow so with a new complaint in the same thread.
Appellate cases shall be between an appellant (the party bringing the case forward; does not strictly have to be the losing side); the appellee (the party defending the cases, if they so choose); various third-parties affiliated with the case in some form (person, people, or entities whom are named in the case for reasons designated by the appellant or appellee); and amicus curiae whom are non-affiliated entities or persons with interest in the case. All persons or entities named in an appellate lawsuit shall be considered the parties. All parties have the right to counsel or self-representation. Non-affiliated entities or persons with interest in the case submitting an amicus curiae brief shall be known as amicae.
Cases shall be handled as described in the “Case Structure” thread, where information on how to submit a case to the court, submit an answer, and information on how a case is run.
Related Pages:
- For reading on how to make a lawsuit, understand the law, and make a legal request of the court, please see “Lawyering 101.”
- For information on Motions and Objections in court, please see “Motions and Objections.”
- For information on what the Courts are able to order and do, please see “Court Orders, Powers, and Judgments.”