The courts of appeal in Sweden (Swedish: hovrätt) are the second instance on issues relating to criminal cases, contentious cases and other judicial issues that have already been dealt with by a district court. The next and final instance is the Supreme Court (Swedish: Högsta domstolen). The appellate court may in some circumstances require a leave to appeal, meaning they will only proceed with a case if there is reason to believe they might arrive at a conclusion different from that of the district court or if it is deemed important to establish a precedent.[1][2]
- ^ "Court of appeal". Swedish National Courts Administration. Archived from the original on 10 July 2019. Retrieved 30 July 2014.
- ^ "Hovrätt" (in Swedish). Swedish National Courts Administration. Archived from the original on 25 July 2014. Retrieved 30 July 2014.