EstoniaKohtud 10 · Courts

Which court is the highest court in Estonia?

In the exam (Estonian)

Milline kohus on Eesti kõrgeim kohus?

  1. athe Supreme Court (Riigikohus)RiigikohusCorrect answer
  2. ba circuit court (ringkonnakohus)ringkonnakohus
  3. can administrative court (halduskohus)halduskohus
  4. da county court (maakohus)maakohus

Why?

Under the Constitution, the Supreme Court is the highest court of the country. (PS § 149)

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Source

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