Permission to appeal—the application

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Permission to appeal—the application

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This Practice Note gives guidance on how to apply for permission to appeal (PTA) under Part 52 of the CPR to the lower court and appellate court (CPR 52.3(2)), which provides guidance on appealing decisions of the lower courts and the procedure for making applications for PTA to the lower court. It covers the requirement to make an application at the end of the hearing in the lower court and also the time limits for seeking PTA from the appellate court where no application has been made to the lower court or where the lower court has refused PTA. Applications for permission to the Court of Appeal where no oral hearing has been directed are specifically considered, along with the respondent’s involvement (and costs) and what a respondent may do, as well as procedure and specific provisions for the County Court, High Court and Court of Appeal and how (and by whom) an application for PTA will be determined.

Note that the provisions in CPR 52 and associated practice directions underwent substantial amendment in October 2017 and consequently

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