Portuguese Supreme Court of Justice

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Portuguese Supreme Court of Justice (Portuguese: Supremo Tribunal de Justiça, pron. IPA: [su'pɾemu tɾibu'naɫ dɨ ʒuʃ'tisɐ]) is the highest court of law in Portugal and is without prejudice to the jurisdiction of the Portuguese Constitutional Court.

This court is comprised of:

• Court of first instance - the district courts
• Courts of law of second instance - the court of appeals

The President of the Supreme Court of Justice is elected amongst members of this court.

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• The Courts

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• Portuguese Supreme Court of Justice