Leapfrog Appeal

A leapfrog appeal is an appeal that is heard by a higher appellate court than would usually do so. For appeals that would ordinarily take place in the County Court or High Court, the destination of a leapfrog appeal is the Court of Appeal. For appeals that would ordinarily be heard by the Court of Appeal, the destination of a leapfrog appeal is the Supreme Court (UKSC).

For further information, see Practice Notes: Starting an appeal—destination of civil appeals—Leapfrog appeals—can my appeal be assigned to the Court of Appeal? and Starting an appeal—destination of civil appeals—Leapfrog appeals—can my appeal be assigned to the Supreme Court?

This Practice Note contains guidance as to the Authority and procedure for making a leapfrog appeal. For detailed guidance on appeals generally, consult the following Practice Notes:

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   Starting an appeal—general provisions

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   Starting an appeal—destination of civil appeals

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   Starting an appeal in the County Court or the High Court

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   Starting an appeal in the Court of Appeal

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   Supreme Court—starting and managing the appeal—appeals pre-2 December 2024

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