THE SENATE IN STRUCTURE OF JUDICIAL SYSTEM OF RUSSIA OF THE FIRST HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY
The present article is devoted to a problem of formation of the Senate as the highest judicial authority in Russia in the XIX century. In article functions of the Senate as agency of the Supreme justice which treat consideration of separate categories of cases on the first instance, on appeal instance, interpretation of laws and some other are analyzed. The conclusion about gradual isolation of the Senate as highest judicial authority, possessing the corresponding functions is drawn. The volume and ratios of his powers in the judicial sphere with other bodies existing in the 19th century - the State Council and Committee of ministers are in detail considered.