Court Procedure

Grounds of Appeal

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The written reasons a party gives for challenging an order on appeal — explaining the errors they say the judge made and why the decision should be changed. The court may grant permission to appeal on all or only some of the grounds.

In Plain English

The specific reasons you give to a higher court to explain why you think a judge’s decision was legally wrong. You must show that the judge made an error, not just that you didn't like the result.

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Published19 August 2026Last reviewed23 September 2026

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