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The Court of Queen’s Bench of Manitoba is the highest trial court for
the province. It is a court of general and inherent jurisdiction, meaning the
judges of the court hear cases of all kinds and possess powers that go beyond
what is conferred on them by statute. The judges are federally appointed pursuant
to the Judges Act.
The court is divided into two divisions, the General Division and the Family Division.
The Family Division deals with family law cases:
- divorces;
- guardianships;
- adoptions; and
- child protection matters.
The General Division deals with all other matters, including:
- trials in civil matters (for example: suits
in contract, accident cases, and commercial lawsuits);
- estate/probate cases;
- indictable (the most serious) criminal matters
with or without a jury; and
- applications for the review of decisions from certain
administrative tribunals.
The court also has appellate jurisdiction and in this capacity judges of the
Court of Queen’s Bench hear appeals from:
- decisions of the Provincial Court of Manitoba in
less serious criminal and quasi-criminal matters;
- decisions of the Hearing Officers in small claims
matters; and
- decisions made by Masters of the court.
Last Revised: September 28, 2006