The General Law of 1851 established the Probate Court and transferred to it the jurisdiction formerly held by the County Court in probate matters. Cases involving issues of fact could be heard in Probate Court, but at the request of either party could also be heard in the District Court. Appeals of probate cases were to the District Court. In 1864 appeals to the Supreme Court were allowed. An 1868 law provided for jury trials in Probate Court. The California State Constitution of 1879 transferred probate jurisdiction to the newly created Superior Court.

The General Law of 1851 established the Probate Court and transferred to it the jurisdiction formerly held by the County Court in probate matters. Cases involving issues of fact could be heard in Probate Court, but at the request of either party could also be heard in the District Court. Appeals of probate cases were to the District Court. In 1864 appeals to the Supreme Court were allowed. An 1868 law provided for jury trials in Probate Court. The California State Constitution of 1879 transferred probate jurisdiction to the newly created Superior Court.

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