Legal Definitions - de facto court

A de facto court is a court that exists in reality but not necessarily by law. It may be established through custom or practice, rather than through official channels.

For example, a group of people may come together to resolve disputes in their community, even though they do not have legal authority to do so. This would be considered a de facto court.

Another example of a de facto court is a court that operates outside of the normal legal system, such as a military tribunal or a court established by a rebel group.