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Appeals

A Notice of Appeal should be filed within 14 days from the date of judgment or ruling which is the subject of appeal. The notice of appeal should be filed in the first instance with the Registrar of the court, or with the Tribunal from which an appeal originates, the petitioner then transmits a copy of the notice to the Registrar.

The notice of appeal should be served upon all the directly affected parties within 7 days of filing.

An appeal to the Court shall be instituted within 30 days of filing the notice of appeal where the appeal is as of right; or 30 days after the grant of certification, where such certification is required.

A respondent shall file grounds of objection, an affidavit, or both, within 14 days of service of the petition. The petitioner shall file and serve a rejoinder within seven days of being served with the response. Pleadings close 7 days after the lapse of time for the filing of a rejoinder.

In the event of any delay, the Court may extend the time limited by the Rules.

A respondent who intends to cross-appeal shall specify the grounds of contention, and the nature of the relief that the respondent seeks from the Court.

A respondent who contends on an appeal that a decision of a court or tribunal should be affirmed on grounds other than, or additional to those relied upon by the court, shall give notice specifying the grounds of the contention.

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