Civil Appeals* Flashcards
To which judge do appeals from the County Court (small claims or fast track) go to?
Small claims and fast track claims go to a circuit judge.
Which piece of legislation grants some County Court claims to the Court of Appeal.
s.5 of the Access to Justice Act 1999 states that some County Court claims can go to the Court of Appeal (on rare occasions).
Which court are Multi-track appeals sent to?
High Court to be heard by a High Court Judge.
What is a ‘leap frog’ appeal?
When the CA is bound by their previous decisions, the appeal will go to the Supreme Court from the High Court. ‘Leap frogging’ the CA.
What is the one condition for a leap frog appeal?
The appeal can only go to the Supreme Court if the case involved a point of law of general public importance.
What does the Court of Appeal hear appeals on?
The CA hears appeals:
- On a point of law
- On fact
- The Court of Appeal can adjust the remedy from the original trial.
Which types of claims do the CA deal with?
The CA deals with:
- Multi-track claims from the County Court
- Appeals from the High Court
Which types of claims does the Supreme Court deal with?
The SC deals with:
- Appeals from the Court of Appeal
- ‘Leap frog’ appeals from the High Court
True or False? Leave is not required for civil appeals in order to go to the SC.
False. Leave is required either from the Court of Appeal or the Sureme Court itself. All cases must involve a point of law of general public importance.
