Q&As

Is a fee payable to the magistrates’ court when making an application to state a case for the opinion of the High Court under section 111 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980?

read titleRead full title
Copyright © 2025 LexisNexis
Published by a LexisNexis Corporate Crime expert
Published on: 20 September 2021
imgtext

While no Fees are payable in relation to criminal proceedings in the magistrates’ court, including for making applications for summonses or Warrants in England and Wales, fees are payable for certain civil functions undertaken by magistrates’ courts. This includes applications to state a case for the opinion of the High Court

Powered by Lexis+®
Jurisdiction(s):
United Kingdom
Related legal acts:
Key definition:
Application definition
What does Application mean?

Interim applications in civil proceedings are governed by the cpr provisions relevant to the specific type of application. Interim applications include those for extensions of time, summary judgment, security for costs, injunctions, amending a statement of case, etc.

Read more readmore

Popular documents

Appeal on fresh evidence in criminal cases

Appeal on fresh evidence in criminal casesThe interests of justice testThe single test for allowing an appeal against conviction is whether the conviction is unsafe. If the grounds of appeal submitted refer to fresh evidence which was not adduced at trial, the same test applies. Under section 23 of

Late payment penalties—inheritance tax

Late payment penalties—inheritance taxWhile interest often accrues on overdue tax, the late payment of certain taxes may also attract a penalty. For information on the interest accruing on overdue tax, see Practice Notes: IHT—payment deadlines on death—Interest on IHT and Interest on late paid

Strike out—making an application to strike out a statement of case

Strike out—making an application to strike out a statement of caseA strike out order can be made either following an application by the parties or on the court's own initiative. This Practice Note deals with the scenario of the order being made following a party's application.Making an application

Contributory negligence in personal injury claims

Contributory negligence in personal injury claimsContributory negligence is a partial defence which can lead to a discount in damages.Other defences may also be relevant. See Practice Notes: Did the claimant consent to the risk of injury? and Was the claimant involved in an illegal activity?If a