appeals from the high court

• An appeal from a decision of a high court judge will generally be heard by the court of appeal, civil division.
• If one of the parties wishes to appeal further, it can be taken to the supreme court. but only if permission is granted by the court of appeal.
• The supreme court is the highest court for hearing civil appeals and permission will only be given if there is a point of law or of general public importance involved.
• In rare cases, a 'leapfrog' appeal can be made directly from the high court to the supreme court. if there is an issue of national importance involved or the case raises issues of sufficient importance to justify the leapfrog.