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Appealing a Judgement

Winning a civil dispute claim - FJG Solicitors Colchester Essex UKIf you are dissatisfied with a judgement you can appeal against it.

You should:-

  1. act quickly - there are limited time periods within which you must appeal
  2. think carefully about the extra costs that may be incurred if your appeal is unsuccessful
  3. take legal advice as to whether you have proper grounds for an appeal
  4. check whether you need permission to appeal
  5. contact the Court in which the judgement was made against you for leaflet EX340 which sets out the steps that you need to take

Appeals which have no real prospect of success simply prolong the agony and increase costs. Be sure to take legal advice before committing yourself and your opponent to an Appeal.