Difference between revisions of "How Do I Appeal a Provincial Court Decision?"
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Normally you would have to apply to the court for some directions about how your appeal <span class="noglossary">will</span> be conducted. However, because your appeal is about a family law problem, the directions for your appeal are set out in the standard set of directions in [http://www.courts.gov.bc.ca/supreme_court/practice_and_procedure/practice_directions/family/FPD%20-%2010%20Standard%20Directions%20for%20Appeals%20from%20Provincial%20Court%20-%20Family%20Law%20Act%20(website).pdf Supreme Court Family Practice Direction 10], which is available on the court's website and at the court registry. | Normally you would have to apply to the court for some directions about how your appeal <span class="noglossary">will</span> be conducted. However, because your appeal is about a family law problem, the directions for your appeal are set out in the standard set of directions in [http://www.courts.gov.bc.ca/supreme_court/practice_and_procedure/practice_directions/family/FPD%20-%2010%20Standard%20Directions%20for%20Appeals%20from%20Provincial%20Court%20-%20Family%20Law%20Act%20(website).pdf Supreme Court Family Practice Direction 10], which is available on the court's website and at the court registry. | ||
According to the Practice Direction, you must order a transcript of the oral evidence given at the Provincial Court hearing that resulted in the decision you are appealing and a transcript of the judge's reasons for judgment. You must also file a copy of the transcript with the court and serve it on the opposing party | According to the Practice Direction, you must order a transcript of the oral evidence given at the Provincial Court hearing that resulted in the decision you are appealing and a transcript of the judge's reasons for judgment. You must also file proof that you personally served the party within 30 days. | ||
You must file a copy of the transcript with the court and serve it on the opposing party within 45 days of filing the Notice of Appeal. Within 30 days after filing your Notice of Appeal, you must provide proof that you have ordered these transcripts. | |||
==The cost of appeals== | ==The cost of appeals== | ||