High Court (Iceland) Explained

Court Name:High Court
Native Name:Yfirréttur
Established:27 March 1563
Dissolved:1800
Jurisdiction:Iceland
Location:Þingvellir
Appealsto:Monarch (1563–1732)
Supreme Court of Denmark (1732–1800)
Positions:24

The High Court (in Icelandic pronounced as /ˈɪːvɪrˌrjɛhtʏr̥/) was a high court in Iceland established in 27 March 1563.[1] The court was established due to dissatisfaction with the Court of Legislature which had been the high court of the country from c. 1262. In 1800 the National High Court was established replacing the High Court.

Notes and References

  1. http://timarit.is/view_page_init.jsp?pageId=4665601 Marz