Civil appeals—general and preliminary considerations

Contents and scope

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.

Significant changes were made to appeal procedure in 2012 and again in 2016. For the provisions applicable before those changes (and for transitional provisions), see ‘Appeals before 1 October 2012’ and ‘Appeals before 3 October 2016’ below).

For further information on other types of appeals, see:

1. •

   appeals to the Supreme Court—subtopic: Appeals to the Supreme Court—overview

2. •

   judicial review proceedings in general civil litigation, public law litigation or criminal litigation—subtopics:

   1. ◦

      Judicial review litigation—frequently asked questions [Archived]

   2. ◦

      Judicial review in criminal proceedings—overview

3. •

   appeals in criminal proceedings—subtopic: Criminal appeals—overview

4. •

   appeals in detailed assessment proceedings against a decision of an authorised court officer—Practice Note: Detailed assessment—appeals

5. •

   appeals against committal for contempt—Practice Note: Civil contempt proceedings—appeals, purges and discharge, or

6. •

   appeals in distinct types of civil proceedings—see eg:

   1. ◦

      employment appeals

   2. ◦

      appeals in family proceedings

   3. ◦

      AA 1996—challenges and appeals—arbitration—England and Wales—overview

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