Civil Proceedings
What are Civil Proceedings?
Civil proceedings are all proceedings which are not criminal proceedings. Family proceedings are also a type of civil proceeding. Below are some of the types of civil proceedings which may be commenced in the courts of the Falkland Islands.
Admiralty
Shipping & Maritime disputes
Bankruptcy
A way for an individual to manage debts they cannot pay.
Contractual Disputes
When parties to a contract wish to enforce parts of the contract and they cannot come to an agreement.
Companies Act
Proceeding brought under the applicable legislation relating to companies.
Financial Claims <£50,000
Financial claims of fixed or unfixed amounts. This may include debt recovery or claims for personal injury.
Financial Claims >£50,000
Financial claims of fixed or unfixed amounts. This may include debt recovery or claims for personal injury.
Judicial Review
Proceedings to challenge a decision made by a public authority.
Land
Claims relating to land are heard before the Supreme Court. This may include matters such as boundary disputes or an application for a fresh title to land.
Civil appeals to the Senior Magistrate/Magistrate's Court
Under the law of the Falkland Islands, there are various civil appeals which lie to the Senior Magistrate or the Magistrate's Court. Some of these can be found in;
- Prohibited Goods Ordinance
- Electoral Ordinance
- Licensing Ordinance
- Firearms & Ammunition Ordinance
- Dangerous Goods Ordinance
If you would like to commence an appeal under one of these provisions, please contact the court office and request the correct forms.