Covering crucial core content and the latest procedural and case law developments, this seminar paper will provide a roadmap for lawyers involved in bringing and arguing Civil appeals.
Learning Outcomes:
Receive a refresher and update on jurisdiction, grounds and key principles.
Get a better grasp on the process involved, including what must be filed and by when; and how to craft the required documents including notices of appeal and written submissions.
Develop a better understanding of the role and implications of the interlocutory phase, namely seeking leave to appeal (if required).
Enhance your understanding of the place of applications for leave to adduce further evidence.
Gain insights into lodging and opposing cross-appeals.
Become apprised of when points of appeal may ? and should ? be altered or reduced, and when this should occur.
Receive guidance on preparing notes to aid presentation of argument at the hearing, including references to written submissions of both appellant and respondent.
Benefit from insights into presenting argument in Court, including answering questions from the Bench and dealing with differing views from the Bench.
Consider the impact of the high proportion of litigants in person in appeal cases.
Improve your knowledge of differences in the appeals process at different court levels.
Who should purchase?
All lawyers involved, or potentially involved, in Civil appeal work.
