Sorry if you felt it as criticism, I just meant to say “yup, I already know”.

I also wanted to point out that it’s a necessary evil and that I’m personally fine with it (so yeah, I guess it’s a counterargument of sorts, but I also feel we’re agreeing on pretty much all of it as well)

Edit: Thank you for answering my question about the German court hierarchy in the first place, I forgot my manners there for a bit!

I think the issue you described is present in most all legal systems.

Also, certain aspects are a necessary evil (right to appeal is sacred, as is serious consideration). Money and pingpinging however are valid complaints.

Also, I’d rather have my justice slow (when there’s no immidiate harm) and done by humans than by AI. If nothing else, humans can be held accountable. Alternatives cannot. And luckily, the enlightened were on the right track with the model legal system they built.

But how high does the court hierarchy go?

City court, county court, state (Bundesland) court, national (supreme?) court? ECHR seems like it’s off the table.

AFAIK in every place parties to a suit can escalate appeals through all levels. Google (ab)using this power isn’t all that nice for plaintiffs, but it is a cornerstone of an impartial justice system.