EstoniaKohtud 8 · Courts

Peeter lost a case in a county court and is not satisfied with the decision. Which court hears his appeal?

In the exam (Estonian)

Peeter kaotas kohtuasja maakohtus ega ole otsusega rahul. Milline kohus vaatab tema apellatsiooni läbi?

  1. aanother county courtteine maakohus
  2. bthe Supreme CourtRiigikohus
  3. can administrative courthalduskohus
  4. da circuit courtringkonnakohusCorrect answer

Why?

Circuit courts (ringkonnakohtud) are courts of second instance. They review the decisions of courts of first instance on appeal (apellatsioon). (PS § 149)

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