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High Court of Justiciary
Overview
The High Court of Justiciary was formed as the sole-entity of the judicial branch of the Sandbox Republic. It was created on August 3, 2010, with the passage of the Judiciary Bill . It is composed of three Justiciars who are nominated by Congress and appointed by the President. The First High Court was inaugurated on August 9, 2010.
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Justiciars
Justiciar | Position | Date of Appointment | Served |
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010camaro | Sheriff Pr. in Ordinary | August 9, 2010 | August 9, 2010 - Present |
RogueBeaver | Clark of Star Chamber | August 9, 2010 | August 9, 2010 - Present |
Demosthenes | Lord Chief Justice | August 9, 2010 | August 9, 2010 - Present |
History
The Court was created as part of the new constitutional structure within the Sandbox Republic.
List of Decisions
Binding Judgements
LightInfa v. Lord Roem, TDM, 10-4, (Complaint) - (Response) - (Decision) - (3-0 for Lord Roem & TDM)
Marix v. RAFF, 10-5, - (2-0 for RAFF)
Douglas v. Marix, 10-6 & 10-7, - (3-0 to Dismiss all Claims)
Advisory Opinions
Constitutional Basis for Binding Decisions, 10-1A, (2010) - Decided August 9, 2010
* The Court held that without a Constitution, no binding decisions could be given
Constitutional Ratification, 10-2A, (2010) - Decided August 12, 2010
* The Court held that the people must ratify a Constitution, not simply political actors
Transition to a Constitutional Government, 10-3A, (2010) - Decided August 15, 2010
* The Court held that: 1) A Referendum would have to be submitted to the people, 2) A referendum could be proposed by the President alone, 3) that a Referendum would have only two options (Approve/Reject) among other things.