Court of Session, Supreme Civil Court in Edinburgh, Scotland.
The Court of Session operates with an Inner House for appeals and an Outer House for first instance cases within Parliament House in Edinburgh.
King James V established the Court of Session in 1532, modeling its structure after the Parliament of Paris with papal support through a bull.
The thirty-four judges of the Court hold the title of Senators of the College of Justice, maintaining Scottish legal traditions since the 16th century.
The Court of Session handles complex civil cases with high monetary value, offering legal aid through the Scottish Legal Aid Council for qualifying individuals.
Article XIX of the Treaty of Union between England and Scotland guarantees the perpetual preservation of the Court of Session.
Location: Scotland
Part of: Courts of Scotland
Website: http://scotcourts.gov.uk
GPS coordinates: 55.94900,-3.19100
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:51
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