Vetch appointed him with a committee, to hear and settle disputes between the Acadians.

The legislators recognizing that an independent judicial officer was needed (as opposed to ministers) to hear disputes.

Besides that panel, there is also a race jury, which hears on-the-water disputes.

Nevertheless, the Council retained the power to hear legal disputes, either in the first instance or on appeal.

The case is before the International Court of Justice, which hears disputes among nations.

The Act also provides for sales tax, bankruptcy, and administrative processes for hearing disputes.

Lesser offenses were heard in county courts or by commissioners appointed for hearing minor disputes.

Labour courts hear disputes over collective bargaining agreements and working conditions.

They hear disputes in most areas of law and are only limited by legitimate legislation.

Castro was made an elector in 1822 after which he served as alcalde and on a civil board that heard disputes.