High Court of Chivalry (Albia)
| His Majesty's High Court of Chivalry | |
|---|---|
| Established | 24 June 2022 |
| Composition | High Court |
| Decisions are appealed to | Privy Council of Albia |
| Term length | At His Majesty's Pleasure |
| Seats | 1 |
| Earl-Marshal of Albia | |
| Incumbent | Vacant |
His Majesty's High Court of Chivalry is a civil law court in the Kingdom of Albia with jurisdiction over matters of heraldry. The sole judge of the court is the appointed Earl-Marshal of Albia, one of the Albian Great Officers of State.
History
The high court was established on 24 June 2022. It was created as part of the Earl-Marshal's role as the heraldry lead in the Kingdom of Albia.
Appeals
Typically the Privy Council acts as the appeal court for cases heard by the High Court of Chivalry. As the Privy Council is overseen by the Monarch of Albia and the President of the Privy Council, another Great Officer of State, the appeal is handled by the monarch and is advised upon by privy councillors.
Composition
Judges
The Albian Earl-Marshal is the officially constituted judge of the court. However, if the appointed earl-marshal isn't from a legal background they are permitted to nominate someone more qualified to act as a surrogate or lieutenant judge to take their place in court hearings.