Prize Court

A Prize Court is a legal tribunal that adjudicates disputes involving prizes captured during wartime. When one country’s military captures ships or goods from an enemy, the ownership of these assets can be contested in a Prize Court. The court determines whether the capture was lawful and who is entitled to the spoils, considering factors like international law and the circumstances of the capture. This process helps ensure that wartime actions are regulated and that captured assets are dealt with fairly and justly.