Civil Appeals Flashcards
1
Q
What is the order of civil appeals?
A
County Court (District Judge) > County Court (Circuit Judge) > High Court (Masters) > High Court (High Court Judge) > Court of Appeal > Supreme Court
2
Q
What requirements are there to apply for a district or circuit judge role?
A
Have at least 7 years of PQE experience
3
Q
When can a case go directly from the High Court to the Supreme Court?
A
When it involves statutory interpretation?
4
Q
Generally, what is the threshold for civil appeals?
A
That the claim has a good prospect of success OR there is a pressing reason to hear the case
5
Q
Where is permission to appeal sought from first?
A
From the court that made the decision - C can only apply to the court that they wish to hear the appeal, if initially rejected
