- The Inner House is divided into the first and second divisions (of equal authority).
- The first division is presided over by the Lord President.
- The second division is presided over by the Lord Justice Clerk.
- Each division comprises 4 Judges.
- The divisions hear cases of appeal from the:
- On occasion, a larger court of 5 or more Judges may be convened if:
- a case is particularly important or difficult.
- it is necessary to over-rule a previous binding authority.
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