Form 50B - Notice Of Appeal

What this form is for

• • Use this form to appeal a decision made by a lower court
• • Use when you want to challenge both the facts and the law applied in the original decision
• • Use if you believe the original court made an error in its judgment
• • Do not use for appeals to higher courts; a different form may be required

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

Appeals must generally be filed within 21 days of the original decision, but this can vary depending on the type of case. Time limits may be extended in certain circumstances, but you should seek legal advice before relying on this.

Before you submit

• • All sections of the form are completed
• • The original decision is correctly identified
• • Grounds for appeal are clearly stated
• • All required supporting documents are attached
• • The form is signed and dated
• • A copy is kept for your records

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain a copy of Form 50B from the Courts Service website or court office
2. 2Complete all sections with accurate information
3. 3Prepare any required supporting documents
4. 4Submit the completed form to the appropriate court office
5. 5Pay any required fees
6. 6Keep a copy of the submitted form and any receipt

Known limitations

• • This form only initiates the appeal process; it doesn't guarantee the appeal will be heard
• • The form must be properly served on all other parties involved in the case
• • Time limits are strict and cannot usually be extended without good reason
• • Legal advice may be necessary for complex appeals