Any party who is aggrieved by the Magistrates Courts decision may ask for a case to be stated , where it is felt that they are wrong in law or are in excess of their jurisdiction.
It is a request for the High Court to give an opinion.
S111 MAGS. COURTS ACT 1980
All requests must be made within 21 days starting from the date of the original decision
All applications must state the grounds on which they are based
R V THAMES MAG. EX PARTE CHRISTIE
If thought frivolous the Magistrate's Court may refuse to state a case.
If refused on this reason then a certificate is to be issued and an appeal can be made direct to the High Court.
(High Court may then issue order of mandamus requiring the justices to state a case)
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