Civil Courts appeal system Flashcards
When do people appeal?
When they are dissatisfied with the decisions.
Where does a first appeal from small claims or fast track go to?
By a next-level judge
Where does a first appeal from a district judge go to?
Circuit Judge
Where does a first appeal from a Circuit Judge go to?
High Court Judge
Where does a second appeal from a circuit/high court judge go to?
Court of Appeal (only with permission)
Where does an appeal from a multi-track decision go to?
Court of Appeal
Where does an appeal from High Court go to?
Court of Appeal
What can happen rarely during a High Court appeal?
Rarely to the Supreme Court
What is it called when an appeal from High Court goes directly to Supreme Court?
Leapfrog
Why do leapfrogs occur?
When matters are of public importance are present.
Where can you appeal to after an appeal from the Court of Appeal
To Supreme Court
What is required to appeal to Supreme Court?
Permission from Supreme Court OR Court of Appeal
Where is a final appeal available?
European Court of Justice
When can you appeal to the European Court of Justice
When it is on a point of EU law
What is the article for appealing to the European Court of Justice?
Article 234 of the Treaty of Rome
