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.
Civil Proceedings Quicklinks
For more information, please contact
the Courts & Tribunals Department
You’ll find our office hours, location, and full contact details below.