New Zealand civil and employment procedure
When is the deadline for application for leave to appeal to the high court?
20 working days after the decision, subject to the applicable statutory framework. Apply to the decision maker or High Court as the enabling enactment requires. The enabling enactment identifies the leave forum and any restriction. A general right of appeal is not created by rule 20.3.
- Period
- 20 working days after the decision, subject to the applicable statutory framework
- Trigger
- The actual decision for which leave to appeal is required
- Rule
- High Court Rules 2016, rule 20.3
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High Court Rules 2016, rule 20.3. 20 working days after the decision, subject to the applicable statutory framework. The enabling enactment identifies the leave forum and any restriction. A general right of appeal is not created by rule 20.3. This source guide requires the actual procedural branch, event and applicable completion facts before a final date can be established. No computed date or paid record is available.
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When is the deadline for application for leave to appeal to the high court?
20 working days after the decision, subject to the applicable statutory framework. Apply to the decision maker or High Court as the enabling enactment requires. The enabling enactment identifies the leave forum and any restriction. A general right of appeal is not created by rule 20.3.
Responsible actor. The person whose enabling enactment requires leave.
The actual decision for which leave to appeal is required.
The enabling enactment identifies the leave forum and any restriction. A general right of appeal is not created by rule 20.3.
The enabling enactment identifies the leave forum and any restriction. A general right of appeal is not created by rule 20.3.
High Court Rules 2016, rule 20.3How does this provision count time?
- Apply to the decision maker or High Court as the enabling enactment requires.
- Retain the actual event and evidence of completion.
- Check the operative source and any applicable order before relying on a period.
High Court Rules 1.3 and 1.17 define working days and exclude the reference event day for rule periods. Rule 1.17(3) preserves statutory reckoning.
Rule 1.18 addresses an act at a registry that cannot be done because that registry is closed. It does not carry every service act or statutory interval.
High Court Rules 2016, rule 20.3Which facts prevent one automatic date?
High Court Rules 2016, rule 20.3. 20 working days after the decision, subject to the applicable statutory framework. The enabling enactment identifies the leave forum and any restriction. A general right of appeal is not created by rule 20.3. This source guide requires the actual procedural branch, event and applicable completion facts before a final date can be established. No computed date or paid record is available.
The person whose enabling enactment requires leave establishes the relevant event. The actual decision for which leave to appeal is required. 20 working days after the decision, subject to the applicable statutory framework. Apply the identified source branch. This illustration supplies no final date.
The procedure has a potentially different branch or direction. The enabling enactment identifies the leave forum and any restriction. A general right of appeal is not created by rule 20.3. Resolve the specific branch before treating the ordinary period as applicable. No final date is supplied.
The event, required act or completion facts are missing. Apply to the decision maker or High Court as the enabling enactment requires. Rule 1.18 addresses an act at a registry that cannot be done because that registry is closed. It does not carry every service act or statutory interval. Withhold a computed deadline and paid record. Preserve the unresolved fact instead of assuming an endpoint.
Which conditions and exceptions apply?
- Actual procedural event
- The actual decision for which leave to appeal is required.
- Required act and branch
- Apply to the decision maker or High Court as the enabling enactment requires. The enabling enactment identifies the leave forum and any restriction. A general right of appeal is not created by rule 20.3.
- Completion qualification
- Rule 1.18 addresses an act at a registry that cannot be done because that registry is closed. It does not carry every service act or statutory interval.
- The enabling enactment identifies the leave forum and any restriction. A general right of appeal is not created by rule 20.3.
- This procedure concerns apply to the decision maker or High Court as the enabling enactment requires. Compare the related procedures for their own actor, event and required act. Their periods do not replace this provision.
What must the responsible actor complete?
Questions about this procedure
When is the deadline for application for leave to appeal to the high court?
Who takes the step for leave to appeal to the high court?
The person whose enabling enactment requires leave. Apply to the decision maker or High Court as the enabling enactment requires.
High Court Rules 2016, rule 20.3What event matters for leave to appeal to the high court?
The actual decision for which leave to appeal is required. Retain evidence of that event rather than substituting a convenient document or hearing date.
High Court Rules 2016, rule 20.3What period does the source state for leave to appeal to the high court?
20 working days after the decision, subject to the applicable statutory framework. High Court Rules 1.3 and 1.17 define working days and exclude the reference event day for rule periods. Rule 1.17(3) preserves statutory reckoning.
High Court Rules 2016, rule 20.3Which branch can change leave to appeal to the high court?
The enabling enactment identifies the leave forum and any restriction. A general right of appeal is not created by rule 20.3.
High Court Rules 2016, rule 20.3What must be completed for leave to appeal to the high court?
Apply to the decision maker or High Court as the enabling enactment requires. Filing, service, notification, payment and discretionary applications remain distinct. No final completion date is calculated by this guide.
High Court Rules 2016, rule 20.3Does this guide establish a final date for leave to appeal to the high court?
No. Rule 1.18 addresses an act at a registry that cannot be done because that registry is closed. It does not carry every service act or statutory interval. The actual branch and completion facts remain necessary before a final date is supported.
High Court Rules 2016, rule 20.3Official sources and review
Provisions used (5)
| Provision | Purpose |
|---|---|
| High Court Rules 2016, rule 20.3 | Check the identified procedure, event, counting rule or qualification |
| High Court Rules 2016, rule 1.3 | Check the identified procedure, event, counting rule or qualification |
| High Court Rules 2016, rule 1.17 | Check the identified procedure, event, counting rule or qualification |
| High Court Rules 2016, rule 1.18 | Check the identified procedure, event, counting rule or qualification |
| High Court Rules 2016, rule 1.19 | Check the identified procedure, event, counting rule or qualification |