Østre Landsret

Eastern High Court
Østre Landsret

Main building of The Eastern High Court
Established 1919 (1919)
Country Eastern Denmark
Location Copenhagen
Authorized by Danish Constitution
Decisions are appealed to Supreme Court of Denmark
No. of positions 60
Website Official Website
President of Eastern High Court
Currently Bent Carlsen
Since November 1, 2005 (2005-11-01)
Chief of the Secretariat
Currently Ellen Busck Porsbo

The Østre Landsret (High Court of Eastern Denmark) is one of Denmark's two High Courts, along with the Vestre Landsret (Western High Court). Both High Courts function as a civil and criminal appellate court for cases from the subordinate courts and furthermore as a court of first instance in significant civil cases with issues of principal.

The Østre Landsret sits in Copenhagen but has chambers in some Eastern towns and cities, such as Odense, used only for criminal cases. It has jurisdiction over all County Courts in Zealand, Funen, Lolland, Falster and Bornholm as well as the Faroe Islands. A municipal court decision can always be appealed to a High Court - if the disputed claim exceeds DKK 10.000. First instance civil cases may only be brought before the High Court if the disputed claim exceeds DKK 1.000.000.

The Østre Landsret has one President and 58 judges. Like the Vestre Landsret, it is split into chambers, each consisting of three High Court judges. Though the President of the High Court appoints a presiding judge for each chamber, all decisions are reached by a simple majority, in all types of cases.

Østre Landsret was established in 1919.

See also

References

    http://www.domstol.dk/OESTRELANDSRET/EHC/Pages/default.aspx

    Coordinates: 55°41′10″N 12°35′26″E / 55.6862°N 12.5906°E / 55.6862; 12.5906

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