Once an order has been pronounced, a document (order) is prepared that sets out the decision of the court or judge. This order must be filed with the Registry and distributed in accordance with the Rules.

The group of three or five judges of the court who will hear the appeal.

A respondent may bring a cross appeal, meaning a request that the court vary a different part of the order already being appealed. For example, in a motor vehicle accident case, the Supreme Court judge may decide that the plaintiff and defendant were equally at fault for the accident, and the plaintiff may be awarded $50,000 for personal injuries suffered in the accident. The plaintiff may decide to appeal the decision on the ground that he suffered severe injuries and was entitled to a greater sum to compensate for his injuries.

Money spent to carry out or defend an appeal which a party is allowed to recover. The unsuccessful party is usually ordered to pay part of the expenses associated with the successful party’s litigation.

If an appeal relates to the constitutional validity of any statute, this Act provides that the party contesting the validity of the statute must notify the Attorney General of Canada and the Attorney General Of BC so that the Attorney(s) General (or a representative) may present argument to the Court of Appeal about the case.

The instructions that the Registrar issues for the completion of documents. These instructions explain the content requirements, the book format, document format, and technical requirements (if e-filing). Failure to comply with the completion instructions may result in the rejection of a court filing.

A “civil” suit (case) is a court proceeding which involves legal issues between individuals, corporations or governments. (These are non-criminal issues.) A civil case is started when there is disagreement on a legal matter.

Rules governing practices or procedures before the court that involve individuals, organizations or governments. Generally, the Rules do not refer to criminal cases.

A matter heard before a single judge of the Court of Appeal.

A day on which the court registries are open to the public.