Civil appeals

Question 1

What is the general rule for appeal in civil courts?

Answer 1

Heard by next judge up in heirachy

Question 2

Appeals for small claims track:

Answer 2

1. Case heard by district judge in county court
2. Appeal heard by Circuit Judge in County Court
3. No further appeal

Question 3

Appeals for fast/intermediate track

Answer 3

1. Case heard by Circuit Judge in County Court
2. First appeal by High Court Judge
3. Court of Appeal (Civil Division) if point of law
4. Supreme Court in point of law of public importance

Question 4

Appeals from multi-track

Answer 4

1. Multi track in county court/high court.
2. Court of Appeal (civil div)
3. Supreme Court if point of law of public importance

Question 5

What is leapfrog appeal?

Answer 5

Multi track in high court goes directly to Supreme Court if statutory interpretation or precedent is used.