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Find Case Law aims to make court judgments accessible to everyone. However, legal language and court terminology can be unfamiliar, even to regular users. This glossary explains common terms you'll encounter when searching for and reading court judgments, helping you understand how our service works.
The court's power to deal with matters that aren't specifically covered by law or rules, in order to ensure justice is done. The High Court's inherent jurisdiction is often used in complex cases involving children's welfare or to prevent abuse of the court process.