Section 111A: Appeals on ground of error of law etc in child support proceedings

Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 · 1980 c.43

Part V: Appeal and Case Stated

111A(1)

This section applies in relation to proceedings under the Child Support Act 1991 in a magistrates' court.

111A(2)

Any person who was a party to any proceeding before the court, or is aggrieved by the order, determination or other proceeding of the court, may question the proceeding on the ground that it is wrong in law or is in excess of jurisdiction by appealing to the family court.

111A(3)

But a person may not appeal under subsection (2) in respect of a decision if-

(a) the person has a right of appeal to the county court or the family court against the decision otherwise than under this section, or

(b) the decision is final by virtue of any enactment passed after 31st December 1879.

111A(4)

A notice of appeal under subsection (2) shall be filed within 21 days after the day on which the decision of the magistrates' court was given.

111A(5)

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