Superior Court
The Superior Court, as the court of original jurisdiction in Québec, hears in first instance, and sometimes on appeal, all cases not expressly assigned to the jurisdiction of another Court or administrative body. In practical terms, this means that the Court is seized of civil and commercial cases where the sum at issue is $70,000 or more, as well as administrative and family matters, bankruptcies, jury trials in criminal cases and summary conviction appeals.
Furthermore, the Superior Court has, except in cases specifically provided for by law, superintending and reforming power over all tribunals and administrative bodies in Québec, excluding the Court of Appeal.
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