My claim was unsuccessful, what can I do now?

If you disagree with the judge’s order, you may be able to ‘appeal’ against it. This means that a more senior judge will look at your case and decide if the original decision was right.

You must act quickly if you want to appeal.

An appeal must be made within strict time limits which start on the day the judge makes a decision, or shortly afterwards. The time you have will depend on the type of order you are appealing against. You may have to pay a fee and court staff will be able to tell you what the fee is.

You must have proper reasons (grounds) for making an appeal. The notes you made at the hearing will help those advising you to decide if you do have grounds for an appeal.

It is not advisable to take this step without getting some advice from an advocate. If you lose your appeal, you will probably have to pay the other party’s costs.