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Topic 16- Appeals and Enforcement Flashcards

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Is permission required in appeals from the County Court or High Court?

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Yes, the appellant requires permission to appeal

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Where does an appellant apply for permission when making an appeal?

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They can apply for permission to the lower court at the hearing at which the decision was made
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Can apply to the appeal court using an appeal notice

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In appeals relating to contempt proceedings, what is the application for appeal procedure?

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Must apply for permission to the Divisional Court; single judge of the High Court, or the Court of Appeal

Within 28 days of the decision

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How is an application for permission to appeal determined in an appeal court (apart from CoA)?

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The appeal court will determine the application on paper without an oral hearing

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What should the appellant do if the appeal court refuses permission to appeal without a hearing?

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The person seeking permission may request the decision to be reconsidered at an oral hearing

Within 7 days after refusal

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What can the appellant do if the appeal court refuses permission without a hearing, and considers the application is totally without merit?

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A judge may make an order that the person seeking permission may not request the decision to be reconsidered at an oral hearing

Therefore, the appellant cannot do anything

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What is the permission to appeal process in the Court of Appeal?

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The CoA will determine the application on paper without an oral hearing

However, they may directed that the application be determined at an oral hearing, which must be made within 14 days from the direction

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Can the Court of Appeal decide on which areas of the appeal should determined?

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Yes, when determining the application to appeal, the CoA may identify any issues and focus its submissions on those areas

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In the first appeal, what is the test for granting the permission to appeal?

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The court considers that the appeal would have a real prospect of success
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There is some other compelling reason for the appeal to be heard

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When granting permission to appeal, what may the court do to limit it?

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The court may limit the issues to be heard
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Make them subject to conditions

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Which court do all second appeals go to?

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The Court of Appeal

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When determining a second appeal, what is the test the CoA uses when determining permission?

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There must be a real prospect of success
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It must raise an important point or principle or practice
OR
There is some other compelling reason for the CoA to hear it

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Where an appellant seeks permission from the appeal court, what must the appellant do?

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They must file an appellant’s notice at the appeal court within 21 days of the decision of the lower court

The notice must be served on each respondent as soon as practicable, or within 7 days of filing

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In what specific claim does the appellant not require serving an appellant’s notice to the respondent when seeking permission to appeal?

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Where the appellant is seeking to appeal a decision to refuse a grant of an interim injunction

They do not need to serve appellant’s notice on the respondent

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Does an appellant need to serve notice on the respondent when seeking permission to appeal refusal to grant an interim injunction?

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No

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Does a respondent NEED to file and serve a respondent’s notice?

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No, they only may file and serve a respondent’s notice

However, there are exceptions

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When MUST a respondent file and serve a respondent’s notice to appeal?

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Where they are seeking permission to appeal from the appeal court
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Wishes to ask the appeal court to uphold the decision of the lower court for different reasons given by the lower court

Must be filed within 14 days from the date where permission to appeal was given by the lower court

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Can transcripts from the previous proceedings be obtained in the appeal?

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Yes, the party may request that an official transcript of the judgment of the lower court is obtained for the purposes of an appeal at public expense

However, there are requirements for this

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What are the requirements for a court to obtain the transcript of the lower court judgment at appeal, at the public expense?

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They must be satisfied that the requesting party is in poor financial circumstances (so they cannot obtain it themself)
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It is necessary in the interests of justice for it to be obtained

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Can the parties vary the time limit for filing an appeal notice?

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Yes, the party must making an application to vary the time limit to the appeal court

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Can the parties agree to extend the date for filing an appeal notice?

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NO

They must make an application to the appeal court to vary the time limit

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Will an appeal stay the decision or order of the lower court?

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No, it will not stay the decision or order

Unless the appeal court or lower court orders otherwise

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What are the powers of an appeal court?

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Can affirm, set aside or vary any order or judgment made by the lower court

Can refer any claim or issue for determination by the lower court

Can order a new trial or hearing

Can make orders for payment of costs or interest

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Does the appeal court have greater powers than that of the lower court?

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No, they have all the same powers of the lower court

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If an appeal court refuses or dismisses an appeal, and they consider the appeal is totally without merit, what must the appeal court do?
They must record the fact that the appeal is totally without merit, and consider whether it is appropriate to make a civil restraint order
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What will the hearing of an appeal usually be?
It will be limited to a review of the decision of the lower court
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When will a re-hearing of a decision be ordered in an appeal court?
Where it would be in the interests of justice to hold a re-hearing, instead of a review Must also look at the facts of the case
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Will an appeal court receive oral evidence or fresh evidence?
No, unless they order otherwise Must satisfy the Ladd v Marshall conditions
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When will the appeal court allow an appeal?
Where the decision of the lower court was wrong OR Unjust because of a serious procedural or other irregularity in proceedings in the lower court
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What are the circumstances an appeal court must look at when deciding whether to hold a re-hearing, instead of a review?
It is in the interests of justice Where there has been a serious procedural or irregularity in the lower court, making it unjust
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What is fresh evidence?
Evidence which was not before the lower court
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What are the three grounds for admitting fresh evidence in appeal?
The new evidence could not have been obtained with reasonable diligence for use at trial The evidence must have an important influence on the result of the case The evidence must be apparently credible COURT MUST ALSO LOOK AT THE OVERRIDING OBJECTIVE
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What is likely to happen as a result of the admission of fresh evidence on appeal?
The appeal court will likely order a re-hearing, rather than a review
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An appeal from a district judge in County Court will usually go to which destination?
A circuit judge in County Court OR A High Court judge
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An appeal from a circuit judge in County Court will usually go to which destination?
A High Court Judge
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When will an appeal from the County Court go to the Court of Appeal?
Where there has been a decision in contempt proceedings
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When will an appeal from High Court go to the Supreme Court?
Where there has been a decision in contempt proceedings
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Where do decisions in the High Court usually go?
Court of Appeal
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Where a party attempts to file an applicant's notice to the wrong jurisdictional court, what should the court do?
The court officer will notify the party in writing that the appeal court does not have the jurisdiction
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If a claimant wishes to appeal a decision made by a District Judge in County Court: Do they need permission? What type of hearing will it be?
Yes, they need permission from the Circuit Judge It will likely be a review (unless in the interests of justice for a re-hearing)
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Who is the judgment creditor?
This is the person who has obtained or is entitled to enforce a judgment or order
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Who is the judgment debtor?
This is the person against whom a judgment or order was given or made
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What is the effect of defaulting payment in just one instalment of a fine?
It will be taken as if default has been made in payment of the whole fine
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How does a judgment creditor enforce a HC judgment or CC order?
They must apply to the High Court for an order transferring the proceedings for enforcement
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When will the High Court transfer jurisdiction to the County Court for jurisdiction purposes?
HC may transfer to the CC as the CC has exclusive jurisdiction in making an Attachment of Earnings order
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What is the maximum enforcement sum the County Court can enforce?
£600 If more than £600, the County Court must transfer jurisdiction to the High Court
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If a judgment or order is made in favour of a non-party, how do they enforce it?
They can enforce it using the same methods as if they were a party
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Can a party enforce a judgment or order using multiple methods?
Yes, they can use multiple enforcement methods
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If a judgment or order is set aside, will it still be enforced?
No, any enforcement will cease to have effect
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What are the four methods of enforcing money judgments?
Writ of control / warrant of control Third party debt order Charging order Attachment of earnings order
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Can the court decide to enforce a judgement on their own?
No, only the creditor can make the decision to enforce judgment
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Is enforcement of a judgment or order available pre-action?
No of course not
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What should the judgment creditor do if they have no available information regarding the judgment debtor's means?
The creditor should apply for an order requiring the debtor to attend court to provide information about their means, and any other matters
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How does a judgment creditor apply for an order for debtor to attend court?
They must make an application without notice, and issue it in the court which made the judgment or order
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Can an application for an order for a debtor to attend court be made without a hearing?
Yes, it can be dealt with without a hearing
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When an order for a debtor to attend court is made, what happens?
The debtor must attend court And produce the court documents described in the order Answer any questions on oath
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Who may ask the questions in a debtor information hearing?
The judgment creditor or his representative may attend and ask questions when before a court officer HOWEVER They MUST attend if before a judge
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If a debtor information hearing is before a judge, does the creditor have to attend?
YES, he must attend the hearing and conduct the questioning
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What happens if a debtor fails to attend the information hearing or comply with the order?
The court will refer the matter to a High Court judge The judge may then hold the person in contempt of court
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In what situation is a third party debt order made?
Where a judgment debtor is owed money by a third party, the judgment creditor can obtain an order that the third party should pay the creditor directly
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Is it possible to obtain a third party debt order against the debtor's spouse?
No
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How does a creditor obtain a third party debt order?
They must make an application without notice, and issue in the court that made the judgment or order
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What must the application for a third party debt order contain?
Confirmation that the third party is within the jurisdiction AND Owns the money to the credit of the judgment debtor
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What is a charging order?
An order where the the property of the judgment debtor may be secured, in order to pay the judgment creditor
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What are the four types of charging orders?
Charging order on land Charging order on securities Charging order over a debtor's interest in a fund Charging order over judgment debtor's interest in partnership property
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What is a charging order on land?
This provides the creditor with security equivalent to a mortgage over the land However, it will be over the beneficial interest of the land, not the land itself
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How does a creditor apply for a charging order?
They must make an application without notice The application notice must contain the relevant information, and be verified by a statement of truth
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What is a writ and warrant of control?
This is where the judgment creditor can take control and sale of the judgment debtor's goods I.e, seizure and sale of the debtor's goods to satisfy the judgment debt
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When will a writ or warrant being issued require the court permission?
Where 6 years or more have elapsed since the date of judgment Where any change has taken place to the parties
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What must the application for a writ and warrant include?
It must identify the judgment or order to which the application relates, and state the debt due
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What is a controlled goods agreement?
This is where an enforcement agent may take control of goods The debtor agrees terms for the repayment of the debt
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What is the minimum amount of debt for the County Court to make an attachment of earnings order?
£50
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Where must an application to the County Court for an attachment of earnings order be made?
The Civil National Business Centre
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What must be included in an attachment of earnings application?
A certificate of the amount of money remaining under the judgment
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What is an attachment of earnings order?
Where the judgment debtor's employee sends the debtor's earnings directly to the creditor to pay off the debt
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Where is permission to appeal not required?
A committal order made in the County Court or High Court Refusal to grant habeas corpus Secure accommodation order
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When will the time limit to apply for appeal run from?
It will begin running from the date the decision is given
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Can a third party debt order be made against a bank?
Yes But not against an overdraft
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Who will a debtor information hearing be carried out by?
It will be carried out by a court officer, unless the court orders it should be carried out by a judge
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If the sum sought to enforce is £5000 or more, where will it be enforced by writ of control?
In the High Court
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Where will a second appeal always be made to?
The Court of Appeal
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When a respondent wishes to appeal the court allowing for an appeal, where must they may an appeal?
As this is a second appeal, it must be made to the Court of Appeal
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What is the only reason why a respondent should serve a respondent's notice?
Where they wish to make a cross-appeal OR Uphold the lower court's decision for DIFFERENT REASONS
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If a respondent to an appeal wishes to apply to the appeal court to uphold the original decision, do they have to file and serve a respondent's notice?
No, they don't have to
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Judgment shall be enforced in the High Court only if the sum is more than...
£5000
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Judgment shall be enforced in the County Court only if the sum is less than...
£600
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Can a third party debt order be made against a bank account?
Yes
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Can a third party debt order be made against a bank account in the joint names of a debtor and his wife?
No, this is not possible
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Can a High Court make an attachment of earnings order?
No, only the County Court
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Can a third party debt order be held against a joint account?
No

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