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21: 48: 1988: 940: 1440:(to whom appeal lies) after he had satisfied himself of the validity of the appeal. Lawsuits, therefore, pending before the Apostolic See were to be tried by a judge belonging to the place whence the appeal came, and especially appointed by the pope. In the late Middle Ages rulers of countries were frequently granted for their domains the papal 1472:). As on account of the remoteness of the place where the dispute arose and the consequent lack of knowledge of local persons, unsuitable judges have been at times appointed at the place where the dispute arose, the bishops are each to select, on occasion of the provincial—or diocesan synod, at least four men ( 1482:, and present their names to the Apostolic See, which in its selection of judges is to be so limited to the persons thus named that the delegation of any other person is invalid; as provincial and diocesan synods are no longer regularly held, bishops are permitted to make this selection with the advice of the 1310:), i.e. in a criminal suit the defendant can, on his side, accuse the plaintiff in the court of the judge before whom he himself is to be tried. If the judge wishes to bring an accusation, the superior appoints the judge who is to hear it. The decision of an incompetent judge is valid if by common error ( 1501:
entirely independently, but it is so arranged that the delegation is bestowed on neighbor bishops and archbishops for a definite term of years. Such delegation is all the more necessary in case a State does not permit ecclesiastical suits to be tried outside of its boundaries, or will only permit the
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In the Middle Ages the lower courts were often evaded, or the popes summoned the suits at one before their forum. This custom had some advantages on account of the better legal education and greater impartiality of the members of the papal court, but the administration of justice was delayed and made
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decreed: the court of the bishop is the court of first instance Each suit must be brought to a close within at least two years. During this period no appeal is permitted, neither can the higher judge summon the case before his forum; an appeal before the lapse of two years is permissible only if a
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The judge must be impartial; a suspicion of partiality attaches to the judge who is personally interested in a case or is related by blood within the fourth degree to one of the parties, or connected with one by marriage, or who lives in the same house, or dines at a common table, or is otherwise
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is that place where one actually resides with the intention of always remaining there. Quasi-domicile is determined by actual residence at the place and the intention to remain there at least the greater part of the year; there is also a domicile by operation of law, legal or fictitious domicile
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are to pass on the objection; if, however, objection be raised against the delegate of the bishop, the decision rests with the bishop. If the objection be declared well-founded, the judge transfers the case, with the concurrence of the party who brought the accusation, to another or to a higher
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The ecclesiastical judge must have certain physical and moral qualities. He must be competent, i.e. must be authorized to pass judgment on a given person in a given case. Proceedings held before a judge without competence are null and void. It is necessary to have full use of his senses and
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If the judge lacks the necessary qualifications, and this be known to the parties in the suit, the decision is invalid; if, however, his unfitness be unknown to the parties, and he follow statute canon law, the church supplements the deficiency, even if the judge have acted in bad faith.
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more costly by the rule enforced in the papal courts that the parties must appear in person. Such summonses to Rome, as to the court of first instance, diminish unduly the authority of the lower courts. To put an end, therefore, to constant complaint on this point, the
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etc. The procurators and advocates conduct the case as the representatives or defenders of the parties to the suit; the syndic is the counsel of a juridical person, a collegiate body or a chapter. The chief duty of the conservators is to represent the rights of the
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is vacant the vicar-capitular is judge of the court of first instance. The judge of the second instance is the metropolitan. For archdioceses, as a rule, the judge of second instance is a neighbouring archbishop or bishop appointed by the
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In case of appeal to the Apostolic See, or if the latter, for good reasons, summons a suit from the beginning before its forum, the suit is to be decided either at Rome or by delegated judges on the spot
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or in the corresponding administrative district, so far as such suits were not withdrawn from his jurisdiction by the common law. The court of second instance was originally the provincial
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If the judge render a defective decision, appeal can be taken to the next higher judge; this relation of the courts to one another and the successive course of appeals (
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Ecclesiastical jurisdiction is exercised over all baptized persons. Those subject to the jurisdiction of a certain judge are said to be within the competence (
1998: 1450: 1081:) is appointed by the ecclesiastical authorities to watch over ecclesiastical discipline, consequently in penal cases he appears as public prosecutor. A 1139:). If objection be raised against a judge on the ground of prejudice, which must be done in writing and if possible before the beginning of the action, 1111:
understanding, and suitable legal knowledge; the person appointed must be at least 20 years old; but 18 years will suffice for a judge appointed by the
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ordained that in future, before the rendering of the sentence, no one could appeal to a higher court without giving a sufficient reason to the judge
1360:. The court of the third instance was that of the pope. The court of the first instance for bishops was the provincial synod, the metropolitan, the 1454: 895: 963: 1186:. Ecclesiastics can choose another judge only with the permission of the bishop, and in this case he must be an ecclesiastic The legal forum ( 1301: 956: 64: 1368:; the court of second instance was that of the pope; only the pope could be the judge of first instance for exarchs and patriarchs. 1387:—more serious criminal charges against bishops Conformably to this the diocesan bishop or his representative (the vicar-general, or 1285:), i.e. the parties can bring action before the judge in whose district the disputed contract has been made; that of the offence ( 60: 29: 1017:
The official body appointed by the qualified ecclesiastical authority for the administration of justice is called a court (
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either in general or in the strict sense. The judge presides over all baptized persons within their jurisdiction.
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At present, this also is no longer customary: on the contrary, the Apostolic See appoints its representatives
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consists at the least of two sworn officials: the ecclesiastical judge who gives the decision and the
1381:), the number and extent of which are in no way exactly definable, but to which above all belong the 777: 1102:. Charges dealt in these courts were often very lenient, especially when dealt to church clergymen. 622: 316: 118: 293: 694: 321: 158: 1057: 944: 684: 395: 113: 2003: 1348:, was the judge in first instance for all suits, contentious or criminal, which arose in the 1127:
friendly, or on the other hand inimical, towards one of the parties, and he may be rejected (
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judgement of such a court to be executed within its territories by the secular power.
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or if the parties agree to it. The judge must have a good reputation, must not be
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the pope is the judge of first instance in all more important episcopal causes (
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As the jurisdiction of a judge is generally limited to a defined locality, the
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against an ecclesiastic who is only accidentally there. Besides the—usual—
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in him. The forum is either the free, voluntary choice of the parties (
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cc. xvi, xxi, xxii, xxiii, X, De off. et pot. jud. deleg., I, xxix
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it is the court of first instance. As, however, the pope is the
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There is also a forum arising from the connection of matters (
1859:(Concil. plenar. Baltimor., III, an. 1884, n. 316; Leo XIII, 1353: 1291:), within the jurisdiction where the offence was committed. 762: 632: 612: 567: 348: 1091:, assists in suits concerning the invalidity of a marriage. 1264: 1112: 657: 74: 1946:(Sess. XXIV, De ref., c. xx, and Sess. XXV, De ref., c. x) 1937:(Sess. XXXI, c. i, in Hardouin, "Acta. Conc.", VIII, 1425) 667: 1574:(Instructio Congr. Ep. et Reg., 11 June 1880, art. xiii) 1034:
scriba, secretarius, scriniarius, notarius, cancellarius
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Connected with the courts are advocates, procurators,
1565:(c. xv, in VIto, De off. et pot. jud. deleg., I, xiv) 1180:), but in criminal and matrimonial cases there is no 1133:) by the accused or by both parties as prejudiced ( 1802:X, De transact., I, xxxvi; X, De arbitr., I, xliii 1245:, the plaintiff goes to the court of the accused. 1094:Up until 1858, ecclesiastical judges tried church 2013: 1378:causae maiores, graviores, difficiliores, arduae 1486:; consequently, judges so appointed are called 1046:auditores, assessores, consultores, consiliarii 1841:(Council of Trent, Sess. XXIV, De ref., c. xx) 1297:forum connexitatis sive continentiae causarum 1020:judicium ecclesiasticum, tribunal, auditorium 964: 1607:(c. xxiv, X, De sent. et re jud., II, xxvii) 1384:causae criminales graviores contra episcopos 1043:) or merely advise with him as councillors ( 1005:) is an ecclesiastical person who possesses 1969: 1860: 1827: 1800: 1776: 1761: 1746: 1731: 1698: 1688:(c. xii, xviii, X, De foro compet., II, ii) 1652:(c. xxxix, X, De off. jud. deleg., I, xxix) 1584: 1496: 1487: 1473: 1467: 1441: 1435: 1429: 1415: 1409: 1403: 1388: 1382: 1376: 1339: 1325: 1311: 1305: 1295: 1286: 1280: 1274: 1268: 1260:to that of the present place of residence. 1251: 1240: 1234: 1228: 1222: 1211: 1205: 1199: 1193: 1187: 1181: 1175: 1169: 1163: 1157: 1134: 1128: 1082: 1076: 1070: 1044: 1038: 1032: 1018: 1000: 1996: 1643:(c. xx, X, De sent. et re jud., II, xxvii) 971: 957: 1679:(c. ix, X, De in integr. restit., I, xli) 1634:(c. xxv, X, De off. jud. deleg., I, xxix) 1598:(c. xli, X, De off. jud. deleg., I, xxix) 1307:forum reconventionis sive reaccusationis 1616:(c. xxxvi, X, De appellat., II, xxviii) 1012: 2014: 1955:(c. xi, in VIto, De rescript., I, iii) 1700:c. v, viii, X, De foro compet., II, ii 1478:) having the qualities designated by 1119:, suspended from office, or under an 2007:. New York: Robert Appleton Company. 1850:(c. lxvi, X, De appell., II, xxviii) 1829:c. i, X, De translat. episc., I, vii 1721:(c. iii, X, De foro compet., II, ii) 1462:final sentence has been pronounced. 1273:, there is also that of the object ( 1910:(c. lvi, X, De appell., II, xxviii) 1892:(c. lci, X, De appell., II, xxviii) 1763:c. i, X, De causa possess., II, xii 1733:c. xcii, X, De foro compet., II, ii 1712:(c. xx, X, De foro compet., II, ii) 1670:(c. lxi, X, De appell., II, xxviii) 1661:(c. iv, X, De foro compet., II, ii) 1130:recusari, exceptio judicis suspecti 13: 1997:Herbermann, Charles, ed. (1913). " 1748:c. xiv, X, De foro compet., II, ii 311:Administrative and pastoral titles 14: 2033: 1420:as the court of first instance. 1239:of the accused. 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a series
Hierarchy of the
Catholic Church

Saint Peter
Saint Peter
Ecclesiastical titles
order of precedence
Pope
Pope Emeritus
Cardinal
Cardinal Vicar
Crown
Prince
Protector
Moderator of the curia
Chaplain of His Holiness
Papal legate
Papal majordomo
Apostolic nuncio
Apostolic delegate
Apostolic Syndic
Apostolic visitor
Vicar apostolic
Apostolic exarch
Apostolic prefect
Assistant to the papal throne
Eparch
Metropolitan
Patriarch
Catholicos

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