You can challenge a Liability Order by an appeal to the High Court. You can submit an appeal on the following matters:
- Case stated on a point of law (you must submit within 21 days via the Magistrates Court)
- Judicial review (within 3 months)
To submit an appeal for either of the above, you should seek independent legal advice.
To submit an appeal due to a case stated on a point of law, you must submit your application within 21 days of the Liability Order hearing.
The following points can also be considered:
- the aggrieved person can question the magistrates decision on the grounds that it is
- wrong in law, or
- in excess of their powers
- The magistrates can refuse to state the case if they believe the application is frivolous
- If the magistrates refuse to state a case, the High Court can make an order requiring the magistrates to state the case
- The High Court would then hear the case and make a decision