The Supreme Court, known during it's time under the Galactic Empire as the Imperial Court, was the highest court of law in the Universe, during the time of the Old Republic. It was dissolved by Emperor Palpatine in 0 BBY, along with his dissolution of the Imperial Senate. The Court consisted of twelve justices (each addressed as "Your Honor"); one of them was the Chief Justice who headed both the Court and the judicial branch. The Supreme Chancellor (and later the Emperor) nominated members of the Court.