A short guide to appeals in the County Court, the High Court and the Court of Appeal, pre-3 October 2016.

Note: CPR 52 and most of its supporting practice directions were revised from 3 October 2016 (subject to transitional arrangements). This resource considers the rules in force prior to that date.

For a short guide to the current rules, see Practice note, Appeals: quick guide.

For a comparison of the current and former versions of CPR 52 and PDs 52A to 52C, see Practice notes, Destinations table: Appeals: 3 October 2016 changes to CPR 52 and Destinations table: Appeals: 3 October 2016 changes to Practice Directions 52A to 52C.