first instance

first instance
first court hearing. Saying that something happened at first instance refers to the court first hearing a case. Courts may be described as being courts of first instance if they hear cases as opposed to appeals. See appeal, Court of First Instance.

Collins dictionary of law. . 2001.


first instance
The initial trial court where an action is brought.

Dictionary from West's Encyclopedia of American Law. 2005.


first instance
The initial trial court where an action is brought.

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