This subtopic provides guidance on general and preliminary considerations in relation to appeals in general civil litigation in proceedings before the County Court, High Court and the Civil Division of the Court of Appeal.
For further information on other types of appeals, see:
appeals to the Supreme Court—subtopic: Appeals to the Supreme Court—overview
judicial review proceedings in general civil litigation, public law litigation or criminal litigation—subtopics:
Judicial review litigation—frequently asked questions [Archived]
Judicial review in criminal proceedings—overview
appeals in criminal proceedings—subtopic: Criminal appeals—overview
appeals in detailed assessment proceedings against a decision of an authorised court officer—Practice Note: Detailed assessment—appeals
appeals against committal for contempt—Practice Note: Civil contempt proceedings—appeals, purges and discharge, or
appeals in distinct types of civil proceedings—see eg:
employment appeals
appeals in family proceedings
AA 1996—challenges and appeals—arbitration—England and Wales—overview
Civil appeals to the County Court, High Court and Court of Appeal are generally governed by Part 52 of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR). In addition to the Rules themselves:
CPR...
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