Legal regulation of litigation in Jordanian law

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Due to the complexity of the court structure and the potential interaction between the various courts in the proceedings of one case, a clear understanding of different courts and their jurisdiction is required in order to navigate the court system. The court structure is divided into civil and religious courts. The civil courts have jurisdiction over all civil and criminal cases, while religious courts (Shari'a Courts) have jurisdiction over personal status matters except for Christian personal status matters. The civil courts are divided according to the subject matter and the extent of the claim, while the Shari'a Courts are divided into first instance courts and courts of appeal. There are also a number of special courts which have various jurisdictions. These courts are the Higher Court of Justice, Supreme Court, and the Constitutional Court. Finally, the administrative court has jurisdiction to adjudicate disputes between private citizens and the public authorities. Legal systems of the world differ significantly in terms of their origins, processes, and the application of justice. The Jordanian legal system is based on the civil law tradition and Islamic law. This means that the primary source of law is statutes, while the secondary source is regulations and other forms of secondary legislation. Doctrines and principles have little or no source of law. Judges' decisions and case law are not applicable as in common law systems. Islamic law exerts significant influence on the statutory laws in a number of areas, for instance, family, inheritance, and some criminal law.

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