Civil appeals and judicial review

This subtopic provides guidance on general and preliminary considerations in relation to:

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appeals in general civil litigation proceedings before the District Court, Circuit Court, High Court, Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court, and
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judicial review proceedings in general civil litigation

Civil appeals

This subtopic contains the following guidance:

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Practice Note: Ireland—Civil appeals from the District Court to the Circuit Court considers appeals from the District Court to the Circuit Court in civil proceedings. It provides an overview of the role of the Circuit Court in civil appeals, describes how to start an appeal in the Circuit Court and covers the time limit for appeals and any exceptions. This Practice Note also considers when a stay of the District Court order will be granted pending an appeal

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Practice Note: Ireland—Appeals from the Circuit Court considers ordinary appeals from the Circuit Court to the High Court by outlining the statutory right to appeal to the High Court, the general principles and considerations. It also addresses the role of

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