Chapter V - The Judicature

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Article 94 - Constitution and Jurisdiction of the Grand Court

There shall be a Grand Court for the Cayman Islands which shall be a superior Court of Record and shall have such jurisdiction and powers as may be co...

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Article 95 - Composition of the Grand Court

The Grand Court shall consist of a Chief Justice and such number of other judges as may be prescribed by law.

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Article 96 - Tenure of Office of Judges of the Grand Court

A judge of the Grand Court shall vacate his or her office when he or she attains the age of sixty-five years, but the Governor, acting on the recommen...

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Article 97 - Acting Judges of the Grand Court

If the office of Chief Justice is vacant or if the Chief Justice is for any reason unable to perform the functions of his or her office, then such oth...

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Article 98 - Oaths to be Taken by Judges of the Grand Court

A judge of the Grand Court shall, before entering upon the duties of his or her office, take and subscribe the oath of allegiance and the judicial oat...

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Article 99 - Constitution and Jurisdiction of the Court of Appeal

There shall be a Court of Appeal for the Cayman Islands which shall be a superior Court of Record and shall have jurisdiction and powers to hear and d...

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Article 100 - Composition of the Court of Appeal

The Court of Appeal shall consist of a President and not less than two Justices of Appeal, appointed by the Governor in accordance with section 106.

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Article 101 - Tenure of Office of Judges of the Court of Appeal

A judge of the Court of Appeal shall hold office for such period as may be specified in his or her instrument of appointment.

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Article 102 - Acting Judges of the Court of Appeal

If the office of President of the Court of Appeal is vacant or if the President is unable to perform the functions of his or her office, the Governor ...

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Article 103 - Oaths to be Taken by Judges of the Court of Appeal

A judge of the Court of Appeal shall, before entering upon the duties of his or her office, take and subscribe the oath of allegiance and the judicial...

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Article 104 - Subordinate Courts

A law enacted by the Legislature may establish courts subordinate to the Grand Court.

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Article 105 - Judicial and Legal Services Commission

There shall be a Judicial and Legal Services Commission which shall consist of a Chairman who is not a legal practitioner and one other member, both a...

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Article 106 - Functions of the Judicial and Legal Services Commission

The Governor shall make appointments to judicial and legal offices in accordance with the advice of the Judicial and Legal Services Commission.

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Article 107 - Judicial Administration

The Legislature and the Cabinet shall uphold the rule of law and judicial independence, and shall ensure that adequate funds are provided to support t...

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