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Sierra Leone's Court System and Starting Civil Proceedings in the High Court

A guide to Sierra Leone's courts and how to start a civil action in the High Court: jurisdiction, originating process, service and appearance.

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Summary

A guide to the structure of the Sierra Leone judiciary and the first steps in High Court civil litigation.

It explains the hierarchy of courts, the choice of originating process, issue and service, and entering an appearance.

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'Sierra Leone's Court System and Starting Civil Proceedings in the High Court' (Lanbuk, 15 October 2026) <https://www.lanbuk.com/library/lecture-notes/sierra-leone-s-court-system-and-starting-civil-proceedings-in-the-high-court> accessed 31 October 2026

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