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THE HIGH COURT DOES NOT HAVE JURISDICTION TO HEAR AN APPEAL FROM A CIRCUIT JUDGE WHEN THAT DECISION WAS ITSELF AN APPEAL: DECISION ON THIS POINT

THE HIGH COURT DOES NOT HAVE JURISDICTION TO HEAR AN APPEAL FROM A CIRCUIT JUDGE WHEN THAT DECISION WAS ITSELF AN APPEAL: DECISION ON THIS POINT

June 17, 2024 · by gexall · in Appeals, Civil evidence, Civil Procedure, Members Content

It is always important to remember that appeals from Circuit Judges, which are themselves a decision made on appeal, can only be heard by the Court of Appeal.  In Jarvis v Metro Taxis Ltd [2024] EWHC 1452 (KB) Mr Justice…

HOW THE DEFENDANT MANAGED TO MISS TIME FOR APPEALING: THE IMPORTANCE OF APPLYING TO THE ORIGINAL JUDGE, AND AGREEING A DRAFT ORDER PROMPTLY

HOW THE DEFENDANT MANAGED TO MISS TIME FOR APPEALING: THE IMPORTANCE OF APPLYING TO THE ORIGINAL JUDGE, AND AGREEING A DRAFT ORDER PROMPTLY

June 17, 2024 · by gexall · in Appeals, Applications, Avoiding negligence claims, Extensions of time, Members Content

We are looking again at the judgment of Mr Justice Sweeting in Elbanna v Clark (Re Consequential Matters) [2024] EWHC 1471 (KB). The defendant sought permission to appeal. However by virtue of attempting to appeal to the Court of Appeal, thereby…

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