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Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal Rules (Chapter 484A), Hong Kong, China

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Details Details Year of Version 2002 Dates Entry into force: July 1, 1997 Adopted: January 1, 1997 Type of Text Implementing Rules/Regulations Subject Matter Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Notes These Rules govern the procedures adopted in the Court of Final Appeal of HKSAR and contain the forms to be used therein.

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Main text(s) Main text(s) Chinese 香港終審法院規則(第484A章)         English Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal Rules (Chapter 484A)        
Chapter: 484A HONG KONG COURT OF FINAL APPEAL RULES Gazette Number Version Date
Empowering section L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997
(Cap 484 section 39)
[1 July 1997]
(Originally L.N. 384 of 1997)
Rule: 1 Interpretation L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997
PART I

PRELIMINARY

In these Rules, unless the context otherwise requires

"appeal" (上訴) means an appeal to the Court;

"Appellant" (上訴人) means, where 2 or more appeals have been consolidated, the appellant directed to be the Appellant by the Appeal Committee;

"application" (申請) does not include an application for leave to appeal within the meaning of Part II;

"Case" (案由述要) means the Case required to be filed by each party to an appeal under Part VII;

"Court" (終審法院) means the Court as defined in the Ordinance except that where the powers of the Court may be exercised by the Appeal Committee or a single permanent judge of the Court it includes the Appeal Committee or a single permanent judge, as the case may be;

"file" (送交存檔) means to file in the Registry of the Court;

"judgment" (判決) includes decree, order or decision;

"Notice of Appeal" (上訴通知) means a Notice of Appeal within the meaning of Part III;

"party" (一方) means the Appellant and any Respondent;

"Record" (文案) means the papers relating to an appeal required to be placed before the Court in accordance with Part VIII;

"Register of Appeals" (上訴登記冊) means the register opened and maintained by the Registrar under rule 64;

"Respondent" (答辯人), except in Parts II and VI, means a respondent who has entered an appearance.

Rule: 2 Interpretation L.N. 102 of 2002 02/12/2002

PART II

LEAVE TO APPEAL

(1) In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires-

(a) "application" (申請) means an application to the Court for leave to appeal; and
(b) "Respondent" (答辯人) means a respondent to the application.

(2) A notice of motion for leave to appeal under section 24, 27D or 33 of the Ordinance is referred to in this Part as a notice of application. (11 of 2002 s. 8)

Rule: 3 Notice of intended application L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997

The notice of intended application under section 24(2) or (4) of the Ordinance shall be in Form A in Schedule 1, and shall be signed by the intended applicant or his solicitor.

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Rule: 4 Form of application L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997
(1)
A notice of application shall-
(a)
be in Form B in Schedule 1;
(b)
state succinctly all such facts and matters as may be necessary to enable the Appeal Committee to consider whether leave ought to be granted; and
(c)
deal with the merits of the case only so far as is necessary to explain the grounds upon which leave to appeal is sought.
(2)
A notice of application shall be signed by the applicant or his solicitor.
Rule: 5 Filing L.N. 102 of 2002 02/12/2002
(1)
In every cause or matter, civil or criminal, 4 copies of the notice of application shall be filed together with 4 copies of-
(a)
the formal judgment (if any) and the reasoned judgment from which leave to appeal is sought;
(b)
if the judgment from which leave to appeal is sought itself determines an appeal or reviews a decision, the judgment or decision that was before the court below; and
(c)
such other documents as are necessary for the proper determination of the application including any certificate granted under section 27C or 32 of the Ordinance. (11 of 2002 s. 9)
(2)
In a criminal cause or matter (except where the appeal is against sentence only) the copies of the notice of application shall be filed together with (in addition to the documents referred to in subrule (1))- (L.N. 13 of 1999)
(a)
where the judgment from which leave to appeal is sought itself determines an appeal from a magistrate, 4 copies of the magistrate's stated case or 4 copies of his statement of facts and grounds of decision, as the case may require;
(b)
where the judgment from which leave to appeal is sought itself determines an appeal from the District Court, 4 copies of the District Judge's stated case or 4 copies of the reasons for the verdict placed on record in accordance with section 80 of the District Court Ordinance (Cap 336), as the case may require;
(c)
where the judgment from which leave to appeal is sought itself determines an appeal from the Court of First Instance, the judge's summing up or his reasons for decision, as the case may require.
(3)
In a criminal cause or matter, where the appeal is against sentence only or where a question of sentence is involved, the copies of the notice of application shall be filed together with (in addition to the documents referred to in subrule (1))-(L.N. 13 of 1999)
(a)
in the case of a sentence passed by a magistrate, 4 copies of the statement of facts found by him or admitted before him and of the reasons for sentence;
(b)
in the case of a sentence passed by a District Judge, 4 copies of the reasons for the verdict placed on record in accordance with section 80 of the District Court Ordinance (Cap 336) and the reasons for sentence;
(c)
in the case of a sentence passed by a judge of the Court of First Instance, such part of the record of the proceedings before him as is relevant to the sentence; and
(d)
in every case, any report concerning the defendant which was before the magistrate or judge who passed the sentence.
(1)
A copy of the notice of application and of the other documents filed under rule 5 shall be served by the applicant on each party to the proceedings in the court below within 7 days after the day on which the notice of application was filed.
(2)
An affidavit of service of the notice of application and of the other documents filed under rule 5, stating by whom the documents were served, the date on which they were served, where they were served and how, shall be filed within 7 days after the day of such service.
(1)
Where the Registrar is of the opinion either on the application of the Respondent or of his own motion that an application discloses no reasonable grounds for leave to appeal, or is frivolous or fails to comply with these Rules, he may issue a summons to the applicant calling upon him to show cause before the Appeal Committee why the application should not be dismissed.
(2)
The Appeal Committee may, after considering the matter, order that the application be dismissed or give such other directions as the justice of the case may require.
(1)
Where 2 or more notice of application arising out of the same cause or matter have been filed, the Appeal Committee may, where it is of the opinion that it would be convenient to do so, order either on the application of any party or of its own motion-
(a)
the applications to be consolidated, on such terms as the justice of the case may require;
(b)
the applications to be heard at the same time, on such terms as the justice of the case may require;
(c)
any applications to be heard immediately after any other; or
(d)
any of the applications to be stayed until after the determination of any other of them.
(2)
Where leave to appeal is granted in respect of 2 or more applications which have been consolidated or ordered to be heard at the same time the Appeal Committee may
(a)
grant leave to appeal by a single order;
(b)
direct which party is to be regarded as the Appellant and which the Respondent in the appeal; and
(c)
give such other directions for the conduct of the appeal as the circumstances of the case require.
(3)
Without prejudice to subrule (2) the Appeal Committee may direct that in certain circumstances or for certain purposes an Appellant is to be regarded as the Respondent to the appeal or vice versa.
(1) The Registrar shall appoint dates for the hearing of all applications notices of which have been filed.
(2)
In the absence of special urgency, no date shall be appointed for the hearing of an application before the expiration of 7 days from the day notice thereof was served on all the parties to the proceedings in the court below, unless such parties consent to the application being heard earlier.
The Registrar shall, as soon as a date has been appointed for the hearing of an application, notify all the parties to the proceedings in the court below of the date so appointed.
(1)
An applicant who wishes to withdraw his application shall give notice, in Form D in Schedule 1, to the Registrar and to all the other parties to the proceedings in the court below. (L.N. 13 of 1999)
(2)
Where an application is withdrawn, the Respondent may, subject to any agreement between the parties to the contrary, apply to the Court for his costs.
Rule: 6 Service L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997
Rule: 7 Application that discloses no reasonable grounds, is frivolous or fails to comply with Rules L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997
Rule: 8 Consolidion, etc. L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997
Rule: 9 Appointment of dates for hearing L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997
Rule: 10 Notice to parties of date fixed for hearing application L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997
Rule: 11 Withdrawal of application L.N. 13 of 1999 15/01/1999
Rule: 12 Only one counsel heard for each party in applications L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997

At the hearing of an application not more than one counsel may be admitted to be heard for each party without the leave of the Court.

Rule: 13 Final leave L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997

(1) An application for final leave shall be made within 7 days after the expiry of any period fixed by the Court

for complying with the conditions attached to the grant of conditional leave.

(2)
An application for final leave shall be supported by an affidavit verifying the fulfillment of the conditions attached to the grant of conditional leave and stating the names and addresses of the persons on whom notice of the application was served.
(3) The Court may determine an application for final leave without a hearing.
(1)
When a Notice of Appeal is filed the Registrar shall allocate a number to it and register it in the Register of Appeals.
(2) Notices of Appeal shall be numbered consecutively in each year in the order in which they are filed.
(3)
The Registrar shall endorse on the Notice of Appeal so registered the number of the Notice and the date of registration and shall authenticate the endorsement by signing his name and affixing the seal of the Court thereto.
(4)
The Registrar shall supply to the Appellant such number of sealed copies of the Notice of Appeal as the Appellant may reasonably require.
Rule: 14 Notice of appeal L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997
PART III
NOTICE OF APPEAL
(1) An appeal shall be made by way of Notice of Appeal in Form C in Schedule 1.
(2) The Notice of Appeal must be filed within 7 days after the day the order granting final leave to appeal was
made.
Rule: 15 Registration L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997
Rule: 16 Service of Notice of Appeal L.N. 13 of 1999 15/01/1999

The Appellant shall-

(a)
within 7 days after the day of the filing of his Notice of Appeal, serve a copy of the Notice on all the other parties to the proceedings in the court below; and
(b)
within 7 days after the service of the copy mentioned in paragraph (a), file an affidavit of service.

(L.N. 13 of 1999)

Rule: 17 Withdrawal of appeal L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997

PART IV

WITHDRAWAL OF APPEAL

(1) An application to withdraw an appeal shall be in Form D in Schedule 1 and shall be served on all the other parties as soon as reasonably practicable after it has been filed.

(2) The Court may determine an application to withdraw an appeal without a hearing.

Rule: 18 Dismissal of appeal for non-prosecution L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997

PART V

NON-PROSECUTION OF APPEAL

(1) Where an Appellant fails-

(a)
to comply with any timetable imposed on him for the prosecution of his appeal by the Court of Appeal or the Court; or
(b)
to take any step in the prosecution of his appeal within the time prescribed by these Rules,

the Registrar may either on the application of a party or of his own motion call upon him to explain his default.

(2) If no explanation is offered, or if the explanation offered is, in the opinion of the Registrar, insufficient, the Registrar may issue a summons to the Appellant calling upon him to show cause before the Court why the appeal should not be dismissed for non-prosecution.
(3) A copy of the summons shall be sent to each Respondent and each Respondent shall be entitled to be heard at the hearing of the summons and to ask for his costs and other relief.
(4) The Court may, after considering the matter, order that the appeal be dismissed for non-prosecution, or give such other directions therein as the justice of the case may require.
Rule: 19 Interpretation L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997

PART VI

APPEARANCE BY RESPONDENT

In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires- "Respondent" (答辯人) means a person who has been served with a Notice of Appeal.

Rule: 20 Time within which Respondent may appear L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997
(1) A Respondent who wishes to oppose an appeal may enter an appearance in Form E in Schedule 1 at any time within 14 days after the day of the service on him of the Notice of Appeal or within such further time as the Registrar may allow.
(2) A Respondent may notify the Registrar that he does not wish to receive from the Registrar any further notice or application or to be served with any further documents relating to the appeal.
(3) Where a Respondent has notified the Registrar under subrule (2) then notwithstanding anything to the contrary in these Rules neither the Registrar nor any other party to the appeal is required to serve any further notice, application or other document on him.
(4) Where the Registrar extends the time for entering an appearance under subrule (1) he may give such directions in connection therewith as he thinks fit.
Rule: 21 Notice of appearance by Respondent L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997

A Respondent shall after entering an appearance, forthwith serve a copy thereof on the Appellant.

Rule: 22 Non-appearing Respondent not entitled to receive notices or lodge Case L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997

A Respondent who has not entered an appearance is not entitled to receive from the Registrar any notice, application or other document relating to the appeal, nor be allowed to file a Case in the appeal.

Rule: 23 Procedure on non-appearance of Respondent L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997
(1) Subject to any order to the contrary, the following provisions of this rule shall apply where a Respondent fails to enter an appearance within the time specified in or allowed under rule 20.
(2) If the Registrar is satisfied that the non-appearing Respondent has been served with a Notice of Appeal, he may, if all other conditions of its being set down are satisfied, appoint a date for the hearing of the appeal in the absence of the non-appearing Respondent at any time after the expiration of 2 months from the day of the filing of the Notice of Appeal.
(3) Where it is shown to the satisfaction of the Registrar, by affidavit or otherwise, that an Appellant has made every reasonable endeavour to serve a Respondent with the Notice of Appeal and has failed to effect such service, the appeal may be proceeded with in the absence of the non-appearing Respondent.
Rule: 24 Filing of Case L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997

PART VII

CASE

(1) No party to an appeal may be heard by the Court unless he has previously filed his Case.

(2) Notwithstanding subrule (1) a Respondent who does not wish to file a Case may give the Registrar notice in writing of his intention not to file any Case while reserving his right to address the Court on the question of costs.

Rule: 25 Appellant to file Case L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997

(1) The Appellant shall, within 35 days after the day of the filing his Notice of Appeal, file 6 copies of his

Case.

(2) After filing his Case the Appellant shall forthwith serve a copy on each Respondent.

Rule: 26 Respondent to file Case L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997
(1)
The Respondent shall, within 28 days after the day of the receipt by him of the Appellant's Case, file 6 copies of his Case.
(2)
A Respondent shall after filing his Case, forthwith serve a copy on the Appellant and every other Respondent.
(1)
The Case of each party shall be prepared in accordance with Part I of Schedule 2 and-
(a)
shall consist of numbered paragraphs;
(b)
shall state, as concisely as possible, the circumstances out of which the appeal arises;
(c)
shall succinctly state the submissions advanced in support of the appeal, or against it, as the case may be;
(d)
page references to the relevant portions of the Record or documents in the court below shall, as far as practicable, be printed in the margin; and
(e)
care shall be taken to avoid, as far as possible, the reprinting of long extracts from the Record.
(2)
The Case shall be signed by the counsel for the party or by the party himself.
(3)
The Registrar, in taxing the costs of an appeal, may disallow costs unnecessarily incurred in preparation of the Case.
Two or more Respondents may, at their own risk as to costs, file separate Cases in the same appeal.
(1)
A party to the appeal may with the leave of the Registrar and not later than 14 days before the date fixed for the hearing of the appeal file and serve on all the other parties a Supplemental Case.
(2)
Six copies of the Supplemental Case shall be filed.
(3)
A Supplemental Case filed and served under this rule by a party may include only
(a)
further explanation of or argument with respect to, a matter or contention already included in that party's Case; or
(b)
a response to a matter raised in another party's Case.
Rule: 27 Form and contents of Case L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997
Rule: 28 Separate Cases by 2 or more Respondents L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997
Rule: 29 Supplemental Case L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997
Rule: 30 Interpretation L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997

PART VIII

RECORD

In this Part and in Schedule 2- "Part A" (甲部) means Part A of the Record as described in rule 31(2); "Part B" (乙部) means Part B of the Record as described in rule 31(3).

Rule: 31 Preparation and content of Record L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997

(1) The Record shall be prepared in accordance with the requirements set out in Schedule 2.

(2) Part A shall consist of a copy of all the documents in the proceedings, which have been generated after the completion of the hearing in the court below including

(a) the formal judgment (if any) of that court;
(b) the reasoned judgment of that court;
(c) all papers filed in the Court of Appeal or the Court in connection with the application for leave to appeal to the Court;
(d) all orders giving leave, conditional leave or final leave to appeal;
(e) the Notice of Appeal; and
(f) all interlocutory orders made and directions given by the Court or the Registrar.

(3) Part B shall consist of a copy of

(a) such of the documents that were before the court below that are necessary to be laid before the Court on the hearing of the appeal, including a copy of every document referred to in the Cases of the parties; and
(b) every other document necessary to be laid before the Court on the hearing of the appeal.
Rule: 32 Filing and service of Part A L.N. 13 of 1999 15/01/1999

The Appellant shall, within 14 days after the day on which final leave was granted, file 6 copies of Part A and serve a copy on every other party.

(L.N. 13 of 1999)

Rule: 33 Approval of Part B by Respondent L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997

The Appellant shall, not later than 7 days after the day the Respondent's Case was filed, send a copy of the proposed index for Part B, prepared in accordance with the requirements set out in Schedule 2, to the Respondent for his approval.

Rule: 34 Exclusion of unnecessary documents L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997

The parties shall-

(a) exclude from Part B all documents which are merely formal or which are not necessary to the appeal; and
(b) reduce the bulk of the Record as far as practicable, taking special care to avoid the repetition of documents.
Rule: 35 Objection to inclusion of documents L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997

Where in the course of the preparation of Part B one party objects to the inclusion of a document on the ground that it is unnecessary, and the other party nevertheless insists upon its being included, Part B as finally produced shall include the document and indicate in the index the fact that, and the party by whom, the inclusion of the document was objected to.

Rule: 36 Approval by Registrar L.N. 13 of 1999 15/01/1999

When the parties have agreed upon the contents of Part B or in any event not later than 45 days before the date appointed for the hearing of the appeal the Appellant shall submit a copy of the proposed Part B to the Registrar for his approval.

(L.N. 13 of 1999)

Rule: 37 Filing and service of Part B L.N. 13 of 1999 15/01/1999

As soon as he receives notification from the Registrar of his approval of Part B, or in any event not later than 28 days before the date appointed for the hearing of the appeal, the Appellant shall file 6 copies of Part B as so approved and serve a copy of the same on the Respondent.

(L.N. 13 of 1999)

Rule: 38 Directions of Registrar L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997
(1)
Subject to rule 31, the Record shall be prepared in accordance with the directions of the Registrar and the Registrar may give such directions as to the documents to be included in the Record and the manner in which they are to appear therein and as to such other matters incidental to the preparation of the Record as appear to him to be necessary to ensure that all relevant and material documents are properly laid before the Court in the most appropriate manner.
(2) Without limiting the generality of subrule (1) the Registrar may give directions-
(a)
for resolving any dispute between the parties in connection with the preparation of the Record; and
(b)
requiring the inclusion of additional documents as part of the Record (whether or not Part A or Part B has already been filed) and as to the manner in which such additional documents are to be included.
(3)
The directions referred to in subrules (1) and (2) may be given without a hearing and the Registrar may at any time require the parties to attend before him and any party may apply at any time for an appointment before the Registrar.
Rule: 39 Inspection of Record L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997

A person who was a party to the proceedings in the court below but who has not yet entered an appearance may inspect the Record and obtain copies thereof.

Rule: 40 Costs of production of Record L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997

The costs of and incidental to the production of any document objected to by one party in accordance with rule 35, shall if the document is found on the taxation of costs to be unnecessary, be disallowed to, or borne by, the party insisting on including the same in the Record.

Rule: 41 Appointment of date for hearing L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997

PART IX

HEARING

The Registrar shall, as soon as all the Cases have been filed, appoint a date for the hearing of the appeal and, as soon as he has done so shall notify the Appellant and every other party of the date so appointed.

Rule: 42 List of authorities to be filed L.N. 13 of 1999 15/01/1999

Not less than 21 days before the date appointed for the hearing of the appeal, each party shall file a list of the authorities he proposes to cite at the hearing.

(L.N. 13 of 1999)

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Rule: 43 Only 2 counsel heard for each party in appeals L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997

At the hearing of an appeal not more than 2 counsel may be admitted to be heard for each party without the leave of the Court.

Rule: 44 Limit of time for oral submissions L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997

The Court may give directions as to the time to be allowed for oral submissions.

Rule: 45 Judgment L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997
(1)
Where the Court, after hearing an appeal, decides to reserve judgment, the Registrar shall in due course notify the parties of the day appointed for the delivery of the judgment.
(2)
Judgment shall not be delivered by the Court unless there are present at least 3 of the judges who heard and determined the appeal.
(3)
The Court or at least 3 of the judges who heard and determined the appeal may, instead of delivering the judgment, on the day appointed under subrule (1), hand down a copy of the judgment for each of the parties and endorse the Court file accordingly, and it shall not be necessary for the parties to appear by counsel or in person.
Rule: 46 Form of applications L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997

PART X

APPLICATIONS GENERALLY

(1)
All applications, including applications for orders or directions as to matters of practice or procedure, shall be made using where appropriate, such of the forms set out in Schedule 1 as the circumstances of the particular application require.
(2)
The forms set out in Schedule 1 may be varied to such extent as the circumstances of any particular case require.
(3)
Subject to any provision to the contrary in these Rules, all applications shall be made by way of summons.
(1)
Subject to subrule (2) every order of the Court shall be drawn up unless the Court otherwise directs.
(2)
It shall not be necessary to draw up an order made by the Court giving directions as to matters of practice or procedure unless the Court otherwise directs.
Rule: 47 Drawing up of orders L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997
Rule: 48 Applications for certificate under section 32(3) of Ordinance L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997

An application for a certificate under section 32(3) of the Ordinance shall be made in Form F in Schedule 1.

Rule: 49 Number of copies to be filed L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997

(1) Subject to subrules (2) and (3), at least 4 copies of an application shall be filed.

(2) Where an application is an application to the Registrar or to a single permanent judge, 2 copies shall be filed.

(3) Where an application is a consent application within the meaning of rule 53, 1 copy shall be filed.

Rule: 50 Service of application L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997

An applicant shall forthwith on filing his application serve a copy (and a copy of every document filed in support) on every other party; where a party who appeared in the court below has not entered an appearance the

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applicant shall forthwith on filing the application serve the copies on every such party.

Rule: 51 Verifying application by affidavit L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997
(1)
An application (including an application for leave to appeal) containing allegations of fact that cannot be verified by reference to the Record or any certificate or duly authenticated statement of the court below, shall be supported by affidavit which shall be filed and served with the application.
(2)
An affidavit may contain, in addition to facts the deponent is able of his own knowledge to prove, statements of information or belief with the sources and grounds thereof.
(1)
As soon as an application and all necessary documents in support thereof are filed the Registrar shall appoint a date for the hearing of the application.
(2)
In the absence of special urgency, no date shall be appointed for the hearing of an application, before the expiration of 10 days from the day of the filing thereof, unless all parties thereto consent to the application being heard earlier.
(1)
Where an application is consented to in writing by the opposite party, or where an application is of a formal and non-contentious character, the Court may, if it thinks fit, make its order thereon, without requiring the attendance of the parties.
(2)
The Registrar shall in that event as soon as the Court orders, notify the parties that the order has been made and of its date and terms.
(1) An applicant who wishes to withdraw his application shall apply to that effect to the Registrar.
(2)
Where the application is withdrawn, any party thereto, may, subject to any agreement between the parties to the contrary, apply to the Court for his costs.
(1)
Where an applicant unduly delays bringing an application to a hearing, the Registrar may call upon him to explain the delay.
(2)
If no explanation is offered, or if the explanation offered is, in the opinion of the Registrar, insufficient, the Registrar may, of his own motion or on the motion of any party, after notifying all parties interested of his intention to do so, list the application for hearing before a single permanent judge, for such directions as he may think fit.
Rule: 52 Appointment of date for hearing of application L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997
Rule: 53 Procedure where application is consented to or is formal L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997
Rule: 54 Withdrawal of application L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997
Rule: 55 Procedure where hearing of application unduly delayed L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997
Rule: 56 Only one counsel heard for each party in applications L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997

At the hearing of an application not more than one counsel may be admitted to be heard for each party, unless the Court otherwise permits.

Rule: 57 Taxation of costs L.N. 416 of 1997 22/08/1997

PART XI

COSTS

(1)
All bills of costs ordered to be taxed by the Court shall be taxed by the Registrar in accordance with Order 62 (except rule 35 thereof) of the Rules of the Supreme Court (Cap 4 sub. leg.) and that Order shall accordingly be construed with such modifications, adaptations, qualifications and exceptions as may be necessary for this purpose.
(2)
No application for a review under Order 62, rule 33 of the Rules of the Supreme Court (Cap 4 sub. leg.) may be granted and the Registrar may not exercise any power under rule 34 of that Order after an appeal under section 45 of the Ordinance has been filed, unless the appeal is abandoned.

(L.N. 416 of 1997)

Rule: 58 Security to be dealt with as Court directs L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997

Where the Appellant has lodged security for the Respondent's costs of an appeal in the Registry of the Court, the Registrar shall deal with that security in accordance with directions given by the Court.

Rule: 59 Costs incurred in court below L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997

Where the Court directs a party to bear the costs incurred in the courts below or before a magistrate, such costs shall be taxed in accordance with the rules for the time being regulating taxation in the courts below or before a magistrate, as the case may be.

Rule: 60 Appeal from decision on taxation L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997
(1)
Any party aggrieved by a decision of the Registrar to allow or to disallow any item of a bill of costs, in whole or in part, or with the amount allowed in respect of any item by the Registrar, may appeal to the Court.
(2)
An appeal against the Registrar's decision may be filed at any time within 14 days after the Registrar's certificate in respect of that item is signed, or such longer period as the Registrar when he signs the certificate, or the Court at any time, may allow.
(3)
An appeal shall be made by way of motion, notice of which shall be filed with the Registrar.
(4)
The Registrar shall appoint a date for the hearing of every appeal notice of which has been filed.
(5)
In the absence of special urgency, no date shall be appointed for the hearing of an appeal before the expiration of 10 days from the day of the filing of the notice of motion, unless the parties consent to the appeal being heard earlier.
(6)
A copy of the notice of motion shall be served on the opposite party at least 7 days before the date appointed for the hearing of the appeal.
(7)
Unless otherwise ordered by the Court an appeal under section 45 of the Ordinance shall be heard by a single permanent judge in Chambers.
(8)
Unless the Court otherwise directs, no further evidence may be received on the hearing of an appeal, and no ground of appeal may be raised which was not raised previously in the proceedings, but subject to this the Court hearing the appeal may exercise all the powers and discretions of the Registrar in relation to the subject matter of the appeal.
(9)
The Court may on any appeal, make such order as the circumstances require, and in particular may order the Registrar's certificate to be amended or, except where the dispute as to the item under review is as to the amount only, order the item to be remitted to the Registrar for taxation.
Rule: 61 Sittings of Court L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997

PART XII

SITTINGS, VACATIONS AND OFFICE HOURS

The sittings of the Court shall be 3 in every year, that is to say

(a)
the Winter sittings which shall begin on 4 January and end on the Thursday before Easter Sunday;
(b)
the Spring sittings which shall begin on the second Monday after Easter Sunday and end on 31 July;
(c)
the Autumn sittings which shall begin on 1 September and end on 23 December.
Rule: 62 Sittings in vacation L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997

(1) The Court shall sit in vacation on such days as the Chief Justice may, from time to time direct to hear such

appeals or applications as require to be immediately or promptly heard and to hear other appeals and applications if the Chief Justice determines that sittings are necessary for that purpose.

(2)
Any party to an appeal may at any time apply to the Court for an order that the appeal be heard in vacation and, if the Court is satisfied that the appeal requires to be immediately or promptly heard, it may make an order accordingly and fix a date for the hearing.
(3)
The Court may hear such other appeals in vacation as it may direct.
(4)
Upon application by any party to an appeal or of its own motion, the Court may, if it thinks fit-
(a)
complete the appeal in vacation if it is part-heard; and
(b)
deliver judgment in the appeal in vacation.
(1)
The offices of the Court shall be open on every day of the year except-
(a)
Saturdays from 1 p.m.;
(b)
Sundays;
(c)
Christmas Eve or, if that day is a Sunday, then 23 December, from 1 p.m.;
(d)
Lunar New Year's Eve from 1 p.m.;
(e)
general holidays under the General Holidays Ordinance (Cap 149); (35 of 1998 s. 5)
(f)
such other days as the Chief Justice may direct.
(2)
The hours during which any office of the Court shall be open to the public shall be such as the Chief Justice may from time to time direct.
Rule: 63 Court Offices: days on which open and office hours 35 of 1998 18/09/1998
Rule: 64 Register of Appeals L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997

PART XIII

MISCELLANEOUS

(1)
The Registrar shall open and maintain at the Registry of the Court a register called the Register of Appeals in such form as he considers appropriate.
(2)
The Registrar shall enter or cause to be entered in the Register of Appeals particulars of all documents filed in the Registry of the Court relating to an appeal and such other matters as he considers appropriate.
Rule: 64A Directions L.N. 13 of 1999 15/01/1999

At any time after the Appellant has filed his Case in accordance with rule 25, the Registrar or a single permanent judge may give such directions as the circumstances may require and may order the parties to the proceedings to appear before him for that purpose.

(L.N. 13 of 1999)

Rule: 65 Directions by Registrar in matters of practice and procedure L.N. 13 of 1999 15/01/1999
(1)
Subject to rule 78 and without prejudice to rule 64A, the Registrar may give such directions in matters of practice and procedure as may be just and expedient. (L.N. 13 of 1999)
(2)
If in the opinion of the Registrar it is desirable that any application for such direction should be dealt with by the Court, he may direct the applicant to issue a summons returnable before the Court, and such application may be heard by a single permanent judge.
(3)
Any party aggrieved by a direction given by the Registrar may appeal, by way of motion, to the Court, and such appeal shall be by way of rehearing by a single permanent judge.
(1)
Without prejudice to rule 18, where in or in connection with any appeal proceedings, there has by reason of anything done or left undone, been a failure to comply with the requirements of these Rules or with any direction of
Rule: 66 Effect of non-compliance with Rules L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997

Cap 484A - HONG KONG COURT OF FINAL APPEAL RULES

the Court, the Appeal Committee or the Registrar, whether in respect of time, place, manner, form or content, or in any other respect, the failure shall be treated as an irregularity but shall not nullify the proceedings, any step taken in the proceedings or any document, judgment or order therein.

(2)
The Court may, on the ground that there has been such a failure as is mentioned in subrule (1) and on such terms as to costs or otherwise as it thinks just, set aside either wholly or in part the proceedings in which the failure occurred, any step taken in those proceedings, or any document, judgment or order therein or exercise its powers under these Rules to allow such amendments (if any) to be made and to make such order (if any) dealing with the proceedings generally as it thinks fit.
(1)
An application to set aside for irregularity any proceedings, any step taken in any proceedings or any document, judgment or order therein shall not be allowed unless it is made within a reasonable time and before the party applying has taken any fresh step after becoming aware of the irregularity.
(2) The grounds of the objection must be stated in any application made under this rule.
(1)
The Registrar may for sufficient cause shown excuse the parties from compliance with any of the requirements of these Rules.
(2)
If in the opinion of the Registrar it is desirable that any application for such excusal should be dealt with by a single permanent judge, the Appeal Committee or the Court he may direct the applicant to serve the opposite party with a notice of motion returnable before the Appeal Committee or a single permanent judge or the Court as the case may require.
(3)
Any party aggrieved by a decision given by the Registrar on an application for excusal may appeal, by way of motion, to the Court, and such appeal shall be by way of rehearing by a single permanent judge unless the judge directs that the appeal be heard by the Appeal Committee or the Court.
(1)
The following provisions shall apply to documents required by these Rules to be prepared for the purpose of an appeal or an application to the Court (including an application for leave to appeal).
(2) Documents shall be produced on one side only of good quality A4 paper, with a right hand margin of 4 cm.
(3)
Documents shall be produced by printing, typewriting, photocopying or other electronic or mechanical copying or printing process. Carbon copies are not acceptable.
(4)
The font size of the lettering on documents shall not be smaller than 12 point type.
(5)
A document which is not clearly legible is not acceptable.
(6)
Each page of a document shall be numbered.
(1)
The Court may, without having to conduct a hearing and on such terms as it thinks just, by order extend or abridge the period within which a person is required or authorized by these Rules, or by any judgment, order or direction, to do any act in any proceedings. (L.N. 13 of 1999)
(2)
The Court may extend any such period as is referred to in subrule (1) although the application for extension is not made until after the expiration of that period.
(3) (Repealed L.N. 13 of 1999)
(4)
In this rule references to the Court shall be construed as including references to a single permanent judge of the Court.
(1)
Any document filed in or in connection with an appeal or application before the Court may be amended by leave of the Registrar.
(2)
If the Registrar is of the opinion that an application for leave to amend should be dealt with by the Court, he may direct the applicant to file, and to serve the opposite party with, a notice of motion returnable before the Court, and such application shall be heard by a single permanent judge.
Rule: 67 Application to set aside for irregularity L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997
Rule: 68 Power to excuse from compliance with Rules L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997
Rule: 69 Preparation of documents L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997
Rule: 70 Extensions, etc., of time L.N. 13 of 1999 15/01/1999
Rule: 71 Amendment of documents L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997

Cap 484A - HONG KONG COURT OF FINAL APPEAL RULES

Rule: 72 Right to inspect, etc., certain documents filed in Registry L.N. 13 of 1999 15/01/1999

(1) Any person may, upon payment of the prescribed fee, inspect the Register of Appeals, and search for,

inspect and obtain a copy of any of the following documents filed in the Registry of the Court(aa) the application for leave to appeal; (L.N. 13 of 1999)

(a)
the Notice of Appeal;
(b)
the formal and reasoned judgments of the Court; and
(c)
with the leave of the Registrar, which may be granted on an application made ex parte to the Registrar, any other document.
(2)
Nothing in subrule (1) shall be taken as preventing any party to an appeal before the Court searching for, inspecting and obtaining a copy of any document filed in the Registry in that appeal or filed therein before the commencement of that appeal but made with a view to its commencement.
Any document to be filed in the Registry of the Court in accordance with these Rules or by order of the Court shall be filed by delivering such document to the Registry by hand.
(1)
Subject to subrule (2), service of any document under these Rules may be effected in any manner provided by the Rules of the Supreme Court (Cap 4 sub. leg.) for the service of documents. (L.N. 416 of 1997)
(2)
An application for leave to appeal and a Notice of Appeal shall be served in the manner prescribed in Order 10 of the Rules of the Supreme Court (Cap 4 sub. leg.) for service of originating process. (L.N. 416 of 1997)
(3)
Where any document is required by these Rules to be served on a party to the proceedings in the court below, service may be effected on the solicitor on record for the party in that court.
Rule: 73 Filing of documents L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997
Rule: 74 Service of documents L.N. 416 of 1997 22/08/1997
Rule: 75 Change of solicitor L.N. 416 of 1997 22/08/1997

The provisions of Order 67 of the Rules of the Supreme Court (Cap 4 sub. leg.) shall apply with respect to changes of a solicitor and that Order shall accordingly be construed with such modifications, adaptations, qualifications and exceptions as may be necessary for this purpose.

(L.N. 416 of 1997)

Rule: 76 Persons under a disability L.N. 416 of 1997 22/08/1997

The provisions of Order 80 of the Rules of the Supreme Court (Cap 4 sub. leg.) shall apply to "persons under a disability" as defined in that Order and that Order shall accordingly be construed with such modifications, adaptations, qualifications and exceptions as may be necessary for this purpose.

(L.N. 416 of 1997)

Rule: 77 Notice of final determination of appeal L.N. 13 of 1999 15/01/1999

Where, on the final determination of any appeal, the Appellant or Respondent is in custody, the Registrar shall give notice of the determination-

(a)
to the Commissioner of Correctional Services; and
(b)
if the party in custody has not been present at the final determination, to that party.

(L.N. 13 of 1999) In any matter not provided for in these Rules, the practice and procedure in the Court shall be such as may be decided by the Chief Justice who may, if he thinks fit, be guided by the practice and procedure of the High Court.

Rule: 78 Matters not provided for L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997
Rule: 79 Transitional L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997
(1)
An application to the Court for directions pursuant to section 49 of the Ordinance shall, unless the Court orders otherwise, be heard by a single permanent judge in Chambers.
(2)
Where a person has applied for leave to appeal to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council on or before 30 June 1997 but the application has not been determined before 1 July 1997 the applicant may apply to the Court for directions.
Schedule: 1 FORMS L.N. 13 of 1999 15/01/1999

[rules 3, 4, 14, 17, 20, 46 & 48] Form A Notice of intended application for leave to appeal

(Rule 3)
IN THE COURT OF FINAL APPEAL OF THE
HONG KONG SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION

ON APPEAL FROM THE COURT OF APPEAL OF HONG KONG

BETWEEN

[Set out the same title as in the court below, but the parties should additionally be described as
Applicant and Respondent]

TAKE NOTICE that the Applicant intends to apply to the Court of Final Appeal for leave to appeal from the judgment of the Court of Appeal in Civil Appeal No. .................................... of ................................... on .................................................

Dated ........................................................... [Signature of the Applicant or his solicitor]

TO: The Respondent [Here give the name of the Respondent, and the name of his solicitors (if any) and address for service]

AND TO: The Registrar of the Court of Final Appeal

(L.N. 416 of 1997; L.N. 13 of 1999) Form B

Application for leave to appeal
(Rule 4)
IN THE COURT OF FINAL APPEAL OF THE HONG

KONG SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION
CIVIL/CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. OF
(ON APPEAL FROM OF )

BETWEEN

[Set out the same title as in the court below, but the parties should additionally be described as
Applicant and Respondent]

TAKE NOTICE THAT THE COURT OF FINAL APPEAL will be moved on a date to be notified for an order that the Applicant do have leave to appeal to the Court of Final Appeal from the judgment of the Court of First Instance/the Court of Appeal in Civil/Criminal Appeal No. ................ of ....................... on ........................................... and that the grounds of the application are as follows-

[Here set out in numbered paragraphs such facts and matters as may be necessary to enable the Appeal Committee to consider whether leave should be granted, but deal with the merits of the case only so far as is necessary to explain the grounds upon which leave to appeal is sought.]

Dated the ..................................................... [Signature of the Applicant or his solicitor]

This application is made by Messrs. ............... of ................................................... solicitors for the applicant

TO: The Respondent [Here give the name of the Respondent, and the name of his solicitor (if any) and address for service]

AND TO: The Registrar of the Court of Final Appeal

Estimated length of hearing

(L.N. 13 of 1999) Form C Notice of Appeal (Rule 14) IN THE COURT OF FINAL APPEAL OF THE HONG

KONG SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION
CIVIL/CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. OF

(ON APPEAL FROM OF )

BETWEEN

[Set out title of cause or matter. This will be the same title as in the court below but the parties should additionally be described as Appellant and Respondent]

NOTICE OF APPEAL

NOTICE is hereby given that [here set out the full name of the Appellant] intends to appeal against the judgment of the Court of First Instance/the Court of Appeal in Civil/Criminal Appeal No. .................. of ..................... on ...................................

A copy of the judgment is annexed to this notice. [If the appeal is against part of the judgment only, insert the words: This appeal relates to that part of the judgment which has been underlined on the attached copy]

The Appellant asks the Court of Final Appeal to reverse, vary or alter the said judgment [if partly appealed against, insert the words: so far as aforesaid] (and that [if specific relief is asked for, it must be stated]) or that the Appellant may have such other relief as the Court of Final Appeal shall determine.

[Either] Leave to appeal to the Court of Final Appeal was granted by the Court of Appeal by an order dated .

[Or] The Court of Final Appeal gave leave to appeal on .

Dated ........................................................... [Signature of the Appellant or his solicitor]

This notice of appeal was issued by Messrs. ...................... solicitors for the Appellant whose address for service is ........................................................................... OR This notice of appeal was issued by the Appellant in person whose address for service in Hong Kong

is ..................................................................................................

N.B. An Appellant in person must state an address for service in Hong Kong.

TO: The Respondent [Here state the name of the Respondent, and the name of his solicitors (if any) and address for service]

AND TO: The Registrar of the Court of Final Appeal

(L.N. 13 of 1999) Form D

Application to withdraw an appeal or an application for leave to appeal

(Rules 11 and 17)

IN THE COURT OF FINAL APPEAL OF THE HONG
KONG SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION
CIVIL/CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. OF
(ON APPEAL FROM OF )

TAKE NOTICE that the Applicant/Appellant hereby applies to the Court of Final Appeal for leave to withdraw his
(application for leave to) appeal herein.
[EITHER] There is an agreement between the parties as to the costs of this appeal as follows-
[OR] There is no agreement between the parties as to costs and the Applicant/Appellant will/will not oppose an

order as to costs in favour of the Respondent.
FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that, unless within 7 days of service of this notice upon him the Respondent notifies the
Registrar that he opposes the granting of leave to the Applicant/Appellant to withdraw his (application for leave to)
appeal, or wishes to be heard on any matter arising from this application, an order may be made herein by the Court
without a hearing.

Dated............................................................

[Signature of the Applicant/Appellant or his solicitor]

TO: The Respondent [Here give the name of the Respondent, and the name of his solicitors (if any) and address for service]

AND TO: The Registrar of the Court of Final Appeal

(L.N. 13 of 1999) Form E Appearance (Rule 20) IN THE COURT OF FINAL APPEAL OF THE HONG KONG SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION CIVIL/CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. OF

(ON APPEAL FROM OF ) PLEASE ENTER AN APPEARANCE on behalf of ............................. the Respondent in the above appeal. I/the Respondent wish(es)/do(es) not wish to be served with subsequent notices, applications and further documents

relating to this appeal The name and address of the solicitor for the Respondent:

[or address for service in Hong Kong where the Respondent is in person]

Dated............................................................

[Signature of the Respondent or his solicitor]

TO: The Appellant [Here state. the name of the Appellant and the name of his solicitors (if any) and address for service]

AND TO: The Registrar of the Court of Final Appeal

(L.N. 13 of 1999)

Form F

Summons (General Form)

IN THE COURT OF FINAL APPEAL OF THE HONG
KONG SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION

CIVIL/CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. OF

(ON APPEAL FROM OF )

LET ALL PARTIES attend before a permanent Judge of the Court of Final Appeal/the Appeal Committee in Court/Chambers on ............................... at .................... a.m./p.m. on the hearing of an application on the part of ...................................... for-

[Here set out the order sought]

Dated .................................................................

[Signature of the Appellant/Applicant/Respondent or his solicitor]

This summons was issued by ..................... of ..............................
solicitors for the .............................

TO: The Appellant/Applicant/Respondent [Here state the name of the Appellant/ Applicant/Respondent and the name of his solicitors (if any) and address for service (in the Court of Appeal)]

AND TO: The Registrar of the Court of Final Appeal

Estimated time .................................

(L.N. 13 of 1999) Form G Notice of Motion IN THE COURT OF FINAL APPEAL OF THE HONG KONG SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION CIVIL/CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. OF (ON APPEAL FROM OF ) TAKE NOTICE that the Court of Final Appeal/Appeal Committee/a permanent Judge of the Court will be moved

on .......................... at ........... a.m./p.m., or so soon thereafter as counsel can be heard, by counsel for the
Appellant/Respondent for an order that ........................................

Dated ...........................................................

[Signature of the Appellant/Respondent or his solicitor]

This notice of motion was issued by ............................... of ....................................................
solicitors for the .................................

TO: The Appellant/Respondent [Here state the name of the Appellant/Respondent and the name of his solicitors (if any) and address for service]

AND TO: The Registrar of the Court of Final Appeal

Estimated time ...............................

(L.N. 13 of 1999)

[rules 27, 30, 31 & 33]

PART I-VOLUMES

  1. Volumes of the Record shall be bound or enclosed in lever arch or "D" ring files of a quality satisfactory to the Registrar, or in a manner satisfactory to the Registrar.
  2. The Case shall be bound with plastic comb binding in white covers of thin cardboard or fibre board substance, or plastic material of similar thickness and flexibility, or bound in such other manner or with such other material as is satisfactory to the Registrar.
    1. The title and number of the appeal and a brief description of the contents of the volume shall be printed on the front cover of each volume of the Record and Case.
    2. PART II-RECORD
    1. The Record shall be divided into 2 Parts, Part A and Part B.
    2. PART A
  3. The documents included in Part A shall, as far as practicable, be included in 1 volume.
  4. The documents shall be arranged in chronological order with the pages numbered consecutively.
  5. The documents shall be properly indexed and the index placed at the beginning of the volume.
    1. Where more than 1 volume is used, pagination shall be continuous and a complete index of the contents of all the volumes shall be included in each volume.
    2. PART B
  6. The documents included in Part B shall, as far as practicable, be included in 1 volume.
  7. The documents shall be properly indexed and the index placed at the beginning of the volume.
  8. Where more than 1 volume is used, a complete index of the contents of all the volumes shall be included in each volume.
  9. Any document included in Part B which is illegible shall be transcribed into legible form and the transcribed version placed immediately before the illegible copy.
  10. Insofar as Part B consists of copies of the documents before the court below, the pagination shall remain the same as it was in that court.
  11. Where documents or pages have been excluded from the bundle which was before the court below the pages should not be renumbered. However the fact of such exclusion shall be indicated in the index in a manner satisfactory to the Registrar.
  12. Where the Registrar has, under rule 38 directed that a document be included in the Record after the Record has been filed, he shall also give directions as to the manner of such inclusion.
章: 484A 香港終審法院規則 憲報編號 版本日期
賦權條文 L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997
(第484章第39條)
[1997年7月1日]
(本為1997年第384號法律公告)
條: 1 釋義 L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997

第I部

導言

在本規則中,除文意另有所指外─ “一方”(party) 指上訴人及任何答辯人; “上訴”(appeal) 指向終審法院提出的上訴; “上訴人”(Appellant) 在有2宗或多於2宗的上訴已合併的情況下,指上訴委員會指示為上訴人的上訴

人; “上訴通知”(Notice of Appeal) 指第III部所指的上訴通知; “上訴登記冊”(Register of Appeals) 指由司法常務官根據第64條開立和備存的登記冊; “文案”(Record) 指按照第VIII部規定須提交終審法院席前的關乎該宗上訴的文件; “申請”(application) 不包括第II部所指的上訴許可申請; “判決”(judgment) 包括判令、命令或決定; “案由述要”(Case) 指根據第VII部規定須由上訴中每一方送交存檔的案由述要; “送交存檔”(file) 指送交終審法院登記處存檔; “終審法院”(Court)指本條例所界定的終審法院及終審法院審判庭;在終審法院的權力可由上訴委

員會或單一名常任法官行使的情況下,則包括上訴委員會或單一名法官(視屬何情況而定); “答辯人”(Respondent) 除在第II及VI部外,指已呈交應訴書的答辯人。

條: 2 釋義 L.N. 102 of 2002 02/12/2002

第II部

上訴許可

(1) 在本部中,除文意另有所指外─

(a) “申請”(application) 指向終審法院提出的上訴許可申請;
(b) “答辯人”(Respondent) 指申請中的答辯人。

(2) 根據本條例第24、27D或33條提出的上訴許可動議通知在本部中稱為申請通知。 (2002年第11號第8條)

條: 3 申請意向通知 L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997

根據本條例第24(2)或(4)條給予的申請意向通知,須採用附表1表格A,並須由有意提出申請的申請人或其律師簽署。

條: 4 申請表格 L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997
    1. (1) 申請通知須─
      1. (a) 採用附表1表格B;
      2. (b) 簡潔地述明所有為使上訴委員會能夠考慮應否給予許可而屬必需的事實及事宜;及
      3. (c) 僅在為解釋尋求上訴許可所基於的理由而屬必需的範圍內,處理個案的是非曲直。
  1. (2) 申請通知須由申請人或其律師簽署。
條: 5 送交存檔 L.N. 102 of 2002 02/12/2002
    1. 在每宗民事或刑事的訟案或事項中,申請通知的4份文本須連同以下文件各4份文本送交存檔─
      1. (a) 尋求上訴許可所針對的判決的正式文本(如有的話)及附有理由的文本;
      2. (b)如尋求上訴許可所針對的判決本身是裁定一項上訴的或是覆核一項決定的,則為該項在有關較下級法院席前所作的判決或決定;及
      3. (c)為妥善地對申請作出裁定而屬必需的其他文件,包括根據本條例第27C或32條給予的任何證明書。 (2002年第11號第9條)
    1. 在刑事訟案或事項中(僅針對判刑而提出的上訴除外),申請通知的文本須連同以下文件(附加於第(1)款的提述的文件)送交存檔─ (1999年第13號法律公告)
      1. (a)如尋求上訴許可所針對的判決本身是裁定一項源自裁判官的上訴的,則為該裁判官的案件呈述的4份文本或該裁判官所裁斷的事實陳述及其決定的理由的4份文本(視情況需要而定);
      2. (b)如尋求上訴許可所針對的判決本身是裁定一項源自區域法院的上訴的,則為有關的區域法院法官的案件呈述的4份文本或該區域法官的按照《地方法院條例》(第336章)第80條予以記錄的裁決理由的4份文本(視情況需要而定); (1997年第416號法律公告)
      3. (c)如尋求上訴許可所針對的判決本身是裁定一項源自原訟法庭的上訴的,則為有關的法官的總結詞或其決定理由(視情況需要而定)。
    1. 在刑事訟案或事項中,如上訴是僅針對判刑的,或是涉及判刑問題的,申請通知的文本須連同以下文件(附加於第(1)款所提述的文件)送交存檔─ (1999年第13號法律公告)
      1. (a)如屬裁判官所作的判刑,則為他所裁斷的事實或在他席前所承認的事實的陳述以及該判刑的理由的4份文本;
      2. (b)如屬區域法院法官所作的判刑,則為按照《地方法院條例》(第336章)第80條予以記錄的裁決理由以及該判刑理由的4份文本; (1997年第416號法律公告)
      3. (c)如屬原訟法庭法官所作的判刑,則為在他席前進行的法律程序的紀錄中與該項判刑有關的部分;及
      4. (d) 在任何個案中,在作出判刑的法庭席前提交的關於被告人的任何報告。
條: 6 送達 L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997

(1)根據第5條送交存檔的申請通知及其他文件的文本,必須由申請人在將該申請通知送交存檔

當日後7日內送達在較下級法院的法律程序中的每一方。

  1. 送達根據第5條送交存檔的申請通知及其他文件的送達誓章,須在送達當日後7日內送交存檔;該誓章須述明該等文件是由誰送達、在何日送達、送達何處及如何送達。
    1. 凡司法常務官應答辯人的申請而認為或自行認為某項申請並無顯示合理的給予上訴許可的理由,或是瑣屑無聊或不符合本規則的,則他可向申請人發出傳票,傳召他在上訴委員會席前提出為何不應駁回其申請的因由。
    2. (2) 上訴委員會在考慮有關事項後,可命令駁回申請或發出在案中秉持公正所需的其他指示。
    1. 凡有2份或多於2份由同一訟案或事項引起的申請通知已送交存檔,上訴委員會如認為會是方便的話,可應任何一方的申請而命令或主動命令─
      1. (a) 按在案中秉持公正所需的條款,將該等申請合併;
      2. (b) 按在案中秉持公正所需的條款,於同一時間聆訊該等申請;
      3. (c) 在緊接聆訊其中任何申請後聆訊其中任何其他申請;或
      4. (d) 暫緩聆訊其中任何申請,直至就其中任何其他申請作出裁定為止。
    2. (2) 凡就2宗或多於2宗已合併或被命令於同一時間聆訊的申請給予上訴許可,上訴委員會可─
      1. (a) 藉單一項命令給予上訴許可;
      2. (b) 指示那一方須被視為上訴人而那一方須被視為上訴中的答辯人;及
      3. (c) 為上訴的進行而發出案中情況所需的其他指示。
    1. 在不損害第(2)款的原則下,上訴委員會可指示在某些情況下或為某些目的須將上訴人視為上訴中的答辯人以及須將上訴中的答辯人視為上訴人。
    2. (1) 凡已就一項申請而將通知書送交存檔,司法常務官須為該申請指定聆訊日期。
    1. 如無特別緊急的情況,為聆訊申請而指定的日期,不得在自在較下級法院的法律程序中各方獲送達申請通知當日起計的7日內,但如有關各方同意在較早的時間聆訊該項申請,則屬例外。
    2. 司法常務官須在為聆訊申請而指定日期後,盡快將所指定的日期通知在較下級法院的法律程序中各方。
  2. 意欲撤回申請的申請人,須以附表1表格D向司法常務官及向在較下級法院的法律程序中各其他方發出通知。 (1999年第13號法律公告)
條: 7 並無顯示合理的上訴理由的、瑣屑無聊的或不符合本規則的申請 L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997
條: 8 合併等 L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997
條: 9 聆訊日期的指定 L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997
條: 10 就聆訊申請所擇定的日期通知各方 L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997
條: 11 申請的撤回 L.N. 13 of 1999 15/01/1999

(2) 凡有申請被撤回,則除各方之間另有相反協議外,答辯人可向終審法院申請其訟費。

484A -香港終審法院規則

條: 12 在申請中每一方只可由一名大律師代表陳詞 L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997

在申請的聆訊中,如無終審法院的許可,獲准代表每一方陳詞的大律師不得多於一名。

條: 13 最終許可 L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997
  1. 最終許可申請須在終審法院訂定為遵從給予有條件許可的條件的任何期限屆滿後7日內提出。
    1. 最終許可申請須以誓章支持,該誓章須核實給予有條件許可的附加條件已獲履行,並須述明已獲送達申請通知的人的姓名或名稱及地址。
        1. (3) 終審法院可在無聆訊的情況下對最終許可申請作出裁定。
        2. 第III部 上訴通知
      1. (1) 上訴須採用附表1表格C的上訴通知形式提出。
      2. (2) 上訴通知必須在作出給予上訴最終許可的命令當日後7日內送交存檔。
      3. (1) 凡有上訴通知送交存檔,司法常務官須將其編號並將其登記於上訴登記冊內。
      4. (2) 上訴通知須按其送交存檔的當年的次序順序編號。
  2. 司法常務官須在已如此登記的上訴通知上註明通知編號及登記日期,並須藉簽署其姓名和蓋上終審法院的印章以認證該項註明。
條: 14 上訴通知 L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997
條: 15 登記 L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997

(4) 司法常務官須向上訴人提供上訴人合理所需數量的上訴通知的蓋章副本。

條: 16 上訴通知的送達 L.N. 13 of 1999 15/01/1999

上訴人須—

(a)在將其上訴通知送交存檔當日後7日內,將該通知的副本送達在較下級法院的法律程序中其他各方;並
(b) 在送達(a)段所述的副本後7日內,將送達誓章送交存檔。 (1999年第13號法律公告)
條: 17 上訴的撤回 L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997

第IV部 上訴的撤回

(1)撤回上訴的申請,須以附表1表格D提出,並且須在其送交存檔後於合理地切實可行範圍內盡快送達各其他方。

(2) 終審法院可在無聆訊的情況下對撤回上訴的申請作出裁定。

條: 18 上訴因延滯進行而被駁回 L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997

第V部

上訴的延滯進行

(1) 凡上訴人沒有─

(a) 遵從上訴法庭或終審法院為其上訴的進行而施加於他的任何時間表;或

(b) 在本規則所訂明的時限內採取任何步驟以進行其上訴, 則司法常務官可應任何一方的申請而要求或主動要求上訴人解釋他的缺失。
(2)
如上訴人沒有作出解釋,或司法常務官認為上訴人所作解釋的理由不充分,則司法常務官可向上訴人發出傳票,傳召他在終審法院席前提出為何其上訴不應因延滯進行而被駁回的因由。
(3)
傳票的文本須送交每一名答辯人,而每一名答辯人有權在傳票的聆訊中陳詞以及有權要求獲得其訟費及其他濟助。
(4)
終審法院在考慮有關事項後,可命令因上訴延滯進行而駁回上訴,或發出在案中秉持公正所需的其他指示。
第VI部 答辯人的應訴 在本部中,除文意另有所指外─ “答辯人”(Respondent) 指已獲送達上訴通知的人。
(1)
答辯人如意欲對上訴抗辯,可在上訴通知送達他當日後14日內或在司法常務官所容許的較長時限內的任何時間,以附表1表格E呈交應訴書。
(2)
答辯人可通知司法常務官,他不欲自司法常務官處收到任何關乎上訴的進一步通知或申請,亦不欲獲送達任何關乎上訴的其他文件。
(3)
凡答辯人已根據第(2)款通知司法常務官,則即使本規則有任何相反的規定,司法常務官或上訴中的任何其他方無須向答辯人送達任何進一步的通知、申請或其他文件。
條: 19 釋義 L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997
條: 20 答辯人應訴的時限 L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997

(4) 凡司法常務官延展根據第(1)款呈交應訴書的時限,他可就此發出他認為合適的指示。

條: 21 答辯人的應訴通知 L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997

答辯人須在呈交應訴書後隨即向上訴人送達該應訴書的一份文本。

條: 22 不應訴的答辯人無權收取通知或呈交案由述要 L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997

沒有呈交應訴書的答辯人無權自司法常務官處收取任何關乎上訴的通知、申請或其他文件,亦

不得在上訴中呈交案由述要。

條: 23 在答辯人不應訴的情況下的程序 L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997
  1. 命令另有相反規定外,凡答辯人沒有在第20條所指明或根據該條容許的時限內呈交應訴書,則本條的以下條文須予適用。
  2. 如司法常務官信納不應訴的答辯人已獲送達上訴通知,而該宗上訴排期的其他條件已獲符合,則司法常務官可在自上訴通知送交存檔當日起計的2個月屆滿後的任何時間,為在不應訴的答辯人缺席下聆訊上訴而指定日期。
  3. 如藉誓章或其他方式向司法常務官證明並使他信納,上訴人已盡一切合理的努力向答辯人送達上訴通知,但卻未能完成送達,則上訴可在不應訴的答辯人缺席下繼續進行。
條: 24 案由述要的送交存檔 L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997

第VII部 案由述要

(1) 上訴中任何一方除非已事先將其案由述要送交存檔,否則不可向終審法院陳詞。

    1. 儘管有第(1)款的規定,答辯人如不欲將案由述要送交存檔,可以書面向司法常務官發出通知,謂他不欲將任何案由述要送交存檔,但保留其就訟費問題向終審法院發言的權利。
      1. (1) 上訴人須在將其上訴通知送交存檔當日後35日內,將其案由述要的6份文本送交存檔。
      2. (2) 上訴人在將其案由述要送交存檔後,須隨即向每一名答辯人送達一份文本。
      3. (1) 答辯人須在收到上訴人的案由述要當日後28日內,將其案由述要的6份文本送交存檔。
      4. (2) 答辯人在將其案由述要送交存檔後,須隨即向上訴人及每一名其他答辯人送達一份文本。
        1. (1) 每一方的案由述要須按照附表2第I部擬備,而且─
          1. (a) 須由註明編號的段落構成;
          2. (b) 須盡可能簡明扼要地述明引起上訴的情況;
          3. (c) 須簡潔地述明為支持或反對(視屬何情況而定)上訴而提出的呈述;
          4. (d)對文案或在較下級法院的文件的有關部分的頁次提述,須在切實可行範圍內盡量印在頁旁;及
          5. (e) 須謹慎行事,以盡可能避免將文案的長篇摘錄重印。
      5. (2) 案由述要須由代表有關一方的大律師簽署,或由該方本人簽署。
    1. 司法常務官在評定上訴的訟費時,可不准予在擬備案由述要的過程中不必要地招致的訟費。
    2. 2名或多於2名答辯人可在承擔其在訟費方面的風險的情況下,在同一宗上訴中將獨立分開的案由述要送交存檔。
    1. 上訴中的任何一方,可在獲得司法常務官許可下,在為聆訊上訴而擇定的日期前14日或之前,將補充案由述要送交存檔和送達各其他方。
      1. (2) 補充案由述要的6份文本須送交存檔。
        1. (3) 根據本條送交存檔和送達的補充案由述要只可包括─
          1. (a) 關於已包括在該方的案由述要中的事項或爭議的進一步解釋或論點;或
          2. (b) 對在另一方的案由述要中所帶出的事項的回應。
條: 25 上訴人將案由述要送交存檔 L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997
條: 26 答辯人將案由述要送交存檔 L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997
條: 27 案由述要的格式及內容 L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997
條: 28 2名或多於2名答辯人的獨立分開的案由述要 L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997
條: 29 補充案由述要 L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997
條: 30 釋義 L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997

第VIII部

文案

在本部及在附表2中─ “甲部”(Part A) 指第31(2)條所描述的文案的甲部; “乙部”(Part B) 指第31(3)條所描述的文案的乙部。

條: 31 文案的擬備和內容 L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997

(1) 文案須按照附表2所列的規定擬備。

(2)甲部須包含在有關法律程序中的所有文件的文本各一份,該等文件是較下級法院在完成有關聆訊後所產生的文件,其中包括─

(a) 該法庭的正式判決(如有的話);
(b) 該法庭的附有理由的判決;
(c) 關乎向終審法院申請上訴許可而送交上訴法庭或終審法院存檔的所有文件;
(d) 給予上訴許可、有條件上訴許可或最終上訴許可的所有命令;
(e) 上訴通知;及
(f) 由終審法院或司法常務官作出的所有非正審命令及發出的所有指示。

(3) 乙部須包含以下文件的文本各一份─

(a)已在較下級法院席前呈示的文件,而該等文件是有需要在終審法院聆訊該宗上訴時呈堂的,並包括在上訴各方的案由述要中提述的每一份文件的文本;及
(b) 有需要在終審法院聆訊該宗上訴時呈堂的每一份其他文件。
條: 32 甲部的送交存檔和送達 L.N. 13 of 1999 15/01/1999

上訴人須在獲給予最終許可的日期後14日內,將甲部的6份文本送交存檔和將一份文本送達每一其他方。 (1999年第13號法律公告)

條: 33 答辯人認同乙部 L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997

上訴人須在答辯人的案由述要送交存檔當日後7日內,將按照附表2所列的規定擬備的乙部建議索引的一份文本送交答辯人,以供答辯人認同。

條: 34 摒除不必要的文件 L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997

各方須─

(a) 不將所有僅屬形式上或就上訴而言是不需要的文件包括在乙部內;及
(b) 在切實可行範圍內盡量減低文案的厚度,並須特別留意避免文件的重覆。
條: 35 反對所包括的文件 L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997

凡在擬備乙部的過程中,一方以某份文件屬不需要為理由反對將其包括在內,然而另一方仍堅持將其包括在內,則最終提交的乙部須包括該份文件,並須在索引內指出該事實和反對將該份文件包括在內的是那一方。

條: 36 司法常務官給予批准 L.N. 13 of 1999 15/01/1999

在各方同意乙部的內容後(而無論如何須在為聆訊該宗上訴而指定的日期前45日或之前),上訴人須將所建議的乙部的文本呈交司法常務官以取得其批准。 (1999年第13號法律公告)

條: 37 乙部的送交存檔和送達 L.N. 13 of 1999 15/01/1999

上訴人在接獲司法常務官對乙部給予批准的通知後,須盡快(而無論如何須在為聆訊該宗上訴而指定的日期前28日或之前)將經如此批准的乙部的6份文本送交存檔,並將該部的一份文本送達答辯人。

(1999年第13號法律公告)

條: 38 司法常務官的指示 L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997
    1. 在符合第31條的規定下,文案須按照司法常務官的指示擬備,且司法常務官可就須包括在文案內的文件、該文件在文案內出現的方式以及就附帶於文案的擬備而他覺得有需要的其他事宜發出指示,以確保所有有關和具關鍵性的文件均以最適當的方式在終審法院席前妥為呈示。
    2. (2) 在不局限第(1)款的一般性的原則下,司法常務官可─
      1. (a) 為解決雙方之間關乎文案的擬備的任何爭議而發出指示;及
      2. (b)發出指示規定將附加文件包括在內作為文案的一部分(不論甲部或乙部是否已送交存檔),以及將上述附加文件包括在內的方式。
  1. 第(1)及(2)款所提述的指示可在無聆訊的情況下發出,司法常務官可隨時要求各方來到他席前,而任何一方亦可隨時申請到司法常務官席前與他會晤。
條: 39 紀錄的查閱 L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997

屬在較下級法院的有關法律程序中一方但仍未呈交應訴書的人,可查閱文案和取得其副本。

條: 40 製備文案的費用 L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997

凡某一方按照第35條所反對的任何文件在訟費評定中被裁斷為不需要的,則堅持將該文件包括在文案內的一方不得獲付製備該文件的費用和附帶費用,或該方須承擔該等費用。

條: 41 聆訊日期的指定 L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997

第IX部 聆訊 司法常務官須在所有案由述要均送交存檔後盡快為上訴的聆訊指定日期,並須在他指定該日期後盡快將所指定的日期通知上訴人及每一其他方。

條: 42 典據列表須送交存檔 L.N. 13 of 1999 15/01/1999

在為該宗上訴的聆訊而指定的日期前21日或之前,每一方須將他擬在聆訊時援引的典據的列表送交存檔。 (1999年第13號法律公告)

條: 43 在上訴中每一方只可由 2名大律師代表陳詞 L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997

在上訴的聆訊中,如無終審法院的許可,獲准代表每一方陳詞的大律師不得多於2名。

條: 44 作出口述陳詞的時限 L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997

終審法院可就作出口述陳詞的時限給予指示。

條: 45 判決 L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997
    1. 如終審法院在聆訊上訴後決定押後宣告判決,則司法常務官須在適當時間將指定為宣告判決的日期通知各方。
    2. (2) 除非聆訊和裁決該宗上訴的法官中有最少3名法官出席,否則終審法院不得宣告其判決。
    1. 終審法院或聆訊和裁決該等上訴的法官中最少3名法官可在根據第(1)款指定的日期將判決的文本發下給每一方,並在終審法院檔案上據此註明,以代替宣告判決;而各方不需要由大律師代表出庭亦不需要親自出庭。
    2. 第X部 關於申請的一般條文
    1. (1) 所有申請(包括要求就實務或程序事宜作出命令或指示的申請)須在適當情況下,按個別申請的情況需要而使用附表1所列的表格。
      1. (2) 附表1所列的表格可在任何個案的情況所需的範圍內予以更改。
      2. (3) 除本規則的任何條文另有相反規定外,所有申請均須以傳票的方式提出。
  1. 除第(2)款另有規定外,終審法院的每一項命令均須以書面擬定,但如終審法院另有指示,則屬例外。
  2. 終審法院所作出的就實務或程序事宜給予指示的命令不需要以書面擬定,但如終審法院另有指示,則屬例外。
條: 46 申請的表格 L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997
條: 47 命令的擬定 L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997
條: 48 根據本條例第 32(3)條申請證明書 L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997

凡根據本條例第32(3)條申請證明書,須以附表1表格F提出申請。

條: 49 須提交存檔的文本數量 L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997
  1. (1) 除第(2)及(3)款另有規定外,申請的最少4份文本須送交存檔。
  2. (2) 如某項申請是向司法常務官或向單一名常任法官提出的申請,申請的2份文本須送交存檔。
  3. (3) 如某項申請是第53條所指的經同意申請,則其1份文本須送交存檔。
條: 50 申請的送達 L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997

申請人在將其申請送交存檔後,須隨即將一份文本(連同為支持其申請而送交存檔的每一份文件的文本)送達每一其他方;如有在較下級法院應訊的一方仍未呈交應訊書,則申請人在將申請送交存檔後,須隨即將其文本送達上述每一其他方。

條: 51 以誓章核實申請 L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997
  1. (1) 凡申請(包括上訴許可申請)載有對事實的指稱,而該等指稱不能藉參照文案或任何證明書或經上訴所源自的法庭妥為認證的陳述而核實,則須以誓章佐證,該誓章須連同申請書送交存檔和送達。
  2. 誓章除載有宣誓人能夠據其所知而證明的事實外,亦可載有資料或所相信之事的陳述,並須連同其來源及所據理由。
  3. 在一項申請連同所有支持該項申請所需的文件均送交存檔後,司法常務官須盡快為該項申請的聆訊指定日期。
  4. 如無特別緊急的情況,為聆訊申請而指定的日期,不得在自該項申請送交存檔當日起計的10日內,但如該項申請有關各方均同意在較早的時間聆訊該項申請,則屬例外。
  5. 凡申請已由對方以書面方式同意,或如申請的性質是形式上的且屬無爭議性的,則終審法院如認為合適,可無須規定各方出席而就申請作出命令。
條: 52 為申請的聆訊而指定日期 L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997
條: 53 關於經同意或屬形式上的申請的程序 L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997

(2)在上述情況下,司法常務官須在終審法院作出命令後,盡快通知各方謂已作出該命令以及

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其日期和條款。

條: 54 申請的撤回 L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997
  1. (1) 申請人如意欲撤回其申請,須向司法常務官提出其意如此的申請。
  2. (2) 凡申請已撤回,則除各方之間另有相反協議外,任何一方可向終審法院申請其訟費。
條: 55 在申請的聆訊遭不當拖延的情況下的程序 L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997
  1. 如申請人不當地拖延將一項申請進行至聆訊階段,司法常務官可傳召他對其拖延作出解釋。
  2. 如申請人沒有作出解釋,或司法常務官認為申請人所作解釋的理由不充分,司法常務官可主動或應任何一方的動議,在通知所有有利害關係的各方他欲將該項申請排期在單一名常任法官席前聆訊的意向後,如此作出排期以取得其認為合適的指示。
條: 56 在申請中每一方只可由一名大律師代表陳詞 L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997

在申請的聆訊中,獲准代表每一方陳詞的大律師不得多於一名,但如終審法院准許多於一名大律師代表陳詞,則屬例外。

條: 57 訟費的評定 L.N. 416 of 1997 22/08/1997

第XI部

訟費

  1. 按命令須由終審法院評定的訟費單,須由司法常務官按照《最高法院規則》(第4章,附屬法例)第62號命令(該命令第35條規則除外)評定,而該命令經作出為此目的而必要的變通和修改以及經訂定為此目的而必要的限制和例外情況後,亦須據此解釋。
  2. 除非上訴已遭放棄,否則在上訴已根據本條例第45條提出後,任何根據《最高法院規則》(第4章,附屬法例)第62號命令第33條規則提出的覆核申請均不得獲批准,司法常務官亦不得行使在該命令第34條規則下的任何權力。

(1997年第416號法律公告)

條: 58 保證金按終審法院指示處理 L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997

凡上訴人已就答辯人的上訴訟費在終審法院登記處繳付保證金,則司法常務官須按照終審法院所發出的指示處理該筆保證金。

條: 59 在較下級法院所招致的訟費 L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997

凡終審法院指示上訴某一方承擔在較下級法院或在裁判官席前所招致的訟費,該等訟費須按照當其時規管在該較下級法院或在裁判官席前(視屬何情況而定)的訟費評定的規則而評定。

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條: 60 上訴反對關於訟費評定的決定 L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997
  1. 任何一方因司法常務官全部或部分准予或不准予任何訟費項目,或因任何訟費項目所准予的款額的決定而感到受屈,可向終審法院提出上訴。
    1. 針對司法常務官的決定而提出的上訴可在司法常務官就該訟費項目簽署證明書後14日內,或司法常務官簽署證明書時或終審法院於任何時間容許的較長限期內的任何時間送交存檔。
      1. (3) 任何上訴須以動議的方式提出,而動議通知須送交司法常務官存檔。
      2. (4) 司法常務官須就每項已有通知送交存檔的上訴指定聆訊日期。
    1. 如無特別緊急的情況,為聆訊上訴而指定的日期,不得在自動議通知的送交存檔當日起計的10日內,但如有關各方同意在較早的時間聆訊該項上訴,則屬例外。
    2. (6) 動議通知的文本須在指定上訴聆訊日期之前最少7日送達對方。
  2. 除非終審法院另有命令,否則根據本條例第45條提出的上訴須由單一名常任法官在內庭聆訊。
  3. 除非終審法院另有指示,否則聆訊上訴時不可收取任何進一步證據,亦不可提出先前在法律程序中沒有提出的任何上訴理由,但在符合上述規定下,終審法院在聆訊上訴時可行使司法常務官就上訴標的事項而具有的所有權力及酌情決定權。
  4. 終審法院可在任何上訴中作出情況所需的命令,尤其是可命令修訂司法常務官的證明書,或命令將有關訟費項目發還司法常務官作訟費評定,但如關乎覆核訟費項目的爭議僅涉及款額,則不得發還。
條: 61 終審法院的開庭期 L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997

第XII部

開庭期、休庭期及辦公時間

終審法院每年有3段開庭期,即─

(a) 冬季開庭期,自1月4日開始,於復活節星期日前的星期四結束;
(b) 春季開庭期,自復活節星期日後第二個星期一開始,於7月31日結束;
(c) 秋季開庭期,自9月1日開始,至12月23日結束。
條: 62 休庭期內的開庭期 L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997
  1. 終審法院在休庭期內須於首席法官所不時指示的日子,開庭聆訊有需要即時或從速聆訊的上訴或申請,並須就首席法官決定為此目的需要開庭的其他上訴及申請而進行聆訊。
    1. 一宗上訴的任何一方可在任何時間向終審法院申請作出在休庭期內聆訊該宗上訴的命令,而終審法院如信納該宗上訴有需要即時或從速聆訊,可據此作出命令並編定聆訊日期。
      1. (3) 終審法院可按其所指示在休庭期內聆訊其他上訴。
        1. (4) 終審法院如應上訴的任何一方所提出的申請而認為或自行認為合適─
          1. (a) (如該宗上訴已進行部分聆訊)可在休庭期內結束該宗上訴;及
          2. (b) 可在休庭期內,就該宗上訴宣告判決。
      2. (1) 終審法院辦事處全年每天均開放辦公,但下列日子及時間除外─
條: 63 終審法院辦事處:開放辦公的日子及辦公時間 35 of 1998 18/09/1998

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(a) 星期六下午1時後;
(b) 星期日;
(c) 聖誕節前夕(或如該日為星期日,則為12月23日)下午1時後;
(d) 農曆年除夕下午1時後;
(e) 《公眾假期條例》(第149章)所指的公眾假期; (1998年第35號第5條)
(f) 首席法官所指示的其他日子。

(2) 終審法院的任何辦事處須按首席法官所不時指示的時間向公眾開放辦公。

條: 64 上訴登記冊 L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997

第XIII部

雜項條文

  1. 司法常務官須於終審法院登記處以其認為適當的格式開立和備存一本稱為上訴登記冊的登記冊。
    1. 司法常務官須在上訴登記冊內記入或安排在上訴登記冊內記入向終審法院登記處送交存檔的所有關乎上訴的文件的詳情,以及他認為恰當的其他事宜。
    2. 在上訴人按照第25條將其案由述要送交存檔後的任何時間,司法常務官或單一名常任法官可發出情況所需的指示,並可就該目的命令法律程序中各方到他席前。 (1999年第13號法律公告)
  2. 除第78條另有規定外並在不損害第64A條的原則下,司法常務官可就實務及程序等事宜發出公正和合宜的指示。 (1999年第13號法律公告)
  3. 司法常務官如認為任何要求發出該等指示的申請適宜由終審法院處理,則可指示申請人發出會在終審法院席前聆訊的傳票,而該等申請可由單一名常任法官聆訊。
  4. 任何一方如因司法常務官發出的指示而感到受屈,可以動議的方式向終審法院提出上訴,而該等上訴須由單一名常任法官重新聆訊。
  5. 在不損害第18條的原則下,凡在任何上訴法律程序中或在與任何上訴法律程序有關的事項上,由於作出或不作出任何事以致沒有遵從本規則的規定或終審法院、上訴委員會或司法常務官的任何指示,不論該項不遵從是關乎時間、地點、方式、格式或內容,或是關乎其他方面的,均視為不符合規定的事,但不會令該等法律程序、在該等法律程序中採取的任何步驟或該等法律程序中的任何文件、判決或命令變為無效。
  6. 終審法院可以第(1)款所提及的不遵從為理由,按關於訟費或其認為公正的其他條款,將發生不遵從的該等法律程序,在該等法律程序中採取的任何步驟,或該等法律程序中的任何文件、判決或命令全部或部分作廢,或根據本規則行使其權力,准許作出其認為合適的修訂(如有的話)以及概括地為處理該等法律程序而作出其認為合適的命令(如有的話)。 (1997年第416號法律公告)
    1. 任何因有不符合規定的事而要求將任何法律程序、任何法律程序中採取的任何步驟,或任何法律程序中的任何文件、判決或命令作廢的申請,除非在一段合理時間內並且在提出申請的一方知悉該項不符合規定的事後採取任何新步驟之前提出,否則不得予以准許。
      1. (2) 反對的理由必須在根據本條提出的任何申請中述明。
      2. (1) 司法常務官可基於有充分因由提出而豁免有關各方遵從本規則的任何規定。
  7. 司法常務官如認為任何要求豁免申請適宜由單一名常任法官、上訴委員會或終審法院處理,則可指示申請人向對方送達一份會在單一名常任法官、上訴委員會或終審法院(視情況要求而定)席前聆訊的動議通知。
  8. 任何一方如因司法常務官就豁免的申請作出的決定而感到受屈,可以動議的方式向終審法院提出上訴,而該等上訴須由單一名常任法官重新聆訊,但如該法官決定上訴須由上訴委員會或終審法院聆訊,則屬例外。
    1. (1) 以下條文適用於根據本規則須為向終審法院提出上訴或申請(包括上訴許可申請)而擬備的文件。
    2. (2) 文件須採用A4尺寸的優質紙張單面製備,並須在右邊留有4厘米頁旁。
    1. 文件須以印刷、打字、影印或其他電子或機械複製或印刷過程製作。複寫紙副本不予接受。
      1. (4) 文件上字體的字型大小不得小於“12點”字體。
      2. (5) 並非清楚可閱的文件不予接受。
      3. (6) 文件的每頁須有頁碼。
  9. 終審法院可無須進行聆訊並按其認為公正的條款,藉命令延展或縮短本規則或任何判決、命令或指示規定或授權任何人在任何法律程序中作出任何作為的期限。 (1999年第13號法律公告)
    1. 即使延展期限的申請在有關期限屆滿後才作出,終審法院仍可延展第(1)款所提述的任何期限。
      1. (3) (由1999年第13號法律公告廢除)
      2. (4) 在本條中,對終審法院的提述須解釋為包括對終審法院單一名常任法官的提述。
  10. 在任何上訴或申請中或在與任何上訴或申請有關的事項上送交存檔並提交終審法院席前的任何文件,可藉司法常務官的許可而修訂。
  11. 司法常務官如認為修訂許可申請應由終審法院處理,則可指示申請人將一份會在終審法院席前聆訊的動議通知送交存檔,並將該通知的一份文本送達對方,而該等申請須由單一名常任法官聆訊。
    1. 任何人繳交訂明的費用後,可查閱上訴登記冊,並可翻查和查閱下列任何送交終審法院登記處存檔的文件並取得其副本─
      1. (a) 上訴通知;
        (aa) 上訴許可申請; (1999年第13號法律公告)
      2. (b) 終審法院所作的附有理由的正式判決;及
      3. (c) (在單方面向司法常務官提出申請並得到司法常務官給予許可下)任何其他文件。
    1. 第(1)款不得當作阻止在終審法院席前進行的上訴的任何一方翻查和查閱在該項上訴中送交登記處存檔的任何文件或在該項上訴展開之前送交登記處存檔而是為了該項上訴的展開而製作的任何文件,及取得該等文件的副本。
    2. 任何須按照本規則或藉終審法院的命令而須送交存檔的文件,須藉著由專人親身將該等文件交付登記處而送交存檔。
  12. 除第(2)款另有規定外,本規則下的任何文件的送達可按《最高法院規則》(第4章,附屬法例)就文件送達所規定的方式而完成。
  13. 上訴許可申請及上訴通知必須按《最高法院規則》(第4章,附屬法例)第10號命令就原訴法律程序文件所訂明的方式送達。
條: 64A 指示 L.N. 13 of 1999 15/01/1999
條: 65 司法常務官就實務及程序等事宜發出的指示 L.N. 13 of 1999 15/01/1999
條: 66 不遵從本規則的後果 L.N. 416 of 1997 22/08/1997
條: 67 因有不符合規定的事而將申請作廢 L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997
條: 68 豁免遵從本規則的權力 L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997
條: 69 文件的擬備 L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997
條: 70 時間的延展等 L.N. 13 of 1999 15/01/1999
條: 71 文件的修訂 L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997
條: 72 查閱向登記處送交存檔的若干文件的權利等 L.N. 13 of 1999 15/01/1999
條: 73 文件的送交存檔 L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997
條: 74 文件的送達 L.N. 416 of 1997 22/08/1997

(3)凡任何文件根據本規則須送達在較下級法院進行的法律程序中任何一方,則該項送達可藉

送達該法院的紀錄上的該方律師而完成。 (1997年第416號法律公告)

條: 75 轉換律師 L.N. 416 of 1997 22/08/1997

《最高法院規則》(第4章,附屬法例)第67號命令的條文就轉換律師而適用,該命令經作出為此目的而必要的變通和修改以及經訂定為此目的而必要的限制和例外情況後,亦須據此解釋。 (1997年第416號法律公告)

條: 76 無行為能力的人 L.N. 416 of 1997 22/08/1997

《最高法院規則》(第4章,附屬法例)第80號命令適用於該命令中界定的“無行為能力的人”,而該命令經作出為此目的而必要的變通和修改以及經訂定為此目的而必要的限制和例外情況後,亦須據此解釋。

(1997年第416號法律公告)

條: 77 上訴最終裁決通知 L.N. 13 of 1999 15/01/1999

如上訴人或答辯人在上訴的最終裁決作出時仍在羈押中,司法常務官須向以下人士發出關於該

項裁決的通知—

(a) 懲教署署長;及
(b) 在羈押中而且在最終裁決作出時沒有出席的一方。 (1999年第13號法律公告)
條: 78 沒有加以規定的事項 L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997

在本規則沒有加以規定的事項上,終審法院的實務及程序須由首席法官決定,首席法官如認為合適,可以高等法院的實務及程序作指引。

條: 79 過渡性條文 L.N. 384 of 1997 01/07/1997
  1. 除非終審法院另有命令,否則依據本條例第49條為要求終審法院發出指示而提出的申請,須由單一名常任法官在內庭聆訊。
  2. 凡任何人在1997年6月30日或該日之前向樞密院司法委員會申請上訴許可但有關申請在1997年7月1日之前未有裁決,則該申請人可向終審法院申請發出指示。
附表: 1 表格 L.N. 13 of 1999 15/01/1999

[第3、4、14、17、20、46及48條]表格A 關於擬申請上訴許可的通知 (第3條規則) 香港特別行政區終審法院 源自香港上訴法庭的上訴 對

[列明與在較下級法院所用相同的標題,但各方應另外稱為申請人及答辯人] 現通知,申請人擬就上訴法庭於 年 月 日在民事上訴案 年 第 號中所作判決向終審法院申請上訴許可。

日期: 年 月 日 [由申請人或其代表律師簽署]

致: 答辯人 [填寫答辯人姓名及其代表律師(如有的話)姓名,以及送達地址]

並致:終審法院司法常務官 (1997年第416號法律公告;1999年第13號法律公告)

表格B
上訴許可申請
(第4條規則)
香港特別行政區終審法院
年第 號民事/刑事上訴案
(源自 的上訴)

[列明與在較下級法院所用相同的標題,但各方應另外稱為申請人及答辯人]
現通知,終審法院將於另行通知的日期被要求作出上述申請人獲許可針對原訟法庭/上訴法庭於

年 月 日在民事/刑事上訴案 年第 號中所作判決向終審法院上訴的命令,申請所據理由如下─ [以編號段落列明為使上訴委員會能考慮應否批給上訴許可所需的事實及事宜,但僅限於為解釋尋求

上訴許可所據理由而在必要的範圍內列明個案的是非曲直。]

日期: 年 月 日 [由申請人或其代表律師簽署]

此項申請由申請人的代表律師 提出,代表律師地址為

致: 答辯人 [填寫答辯人姓名及其代表律師(如有的話)姓名,以及送達地址]

並致:終審法院司法常務官

估計聆訊需時: (1999年第13號法律公告)

表格C
上訴通知
(第14條規則)
香港特別行政區終審法院
年第 號民事/刑事上訴案
(源自 的上訴)

[列明訟案或事宜標題。標題與在較下級法院所用者相同,但各方應
另外稱為申請人及答辯人]
上訴通知

現通知,上述[列明上訴人的全名/名稱]擬針對原訟法庭/上訴法庭於 年 月 日在民事/刑事上訴案 年第 號中所作判決提出上訴。 該判決的一份文本附於本通知。[如上訴僅針對該判決的部分提出,則加入以下字句:此項上訴只關乎在附於本通知的該判決副本中劃有底線的部分] 上訴人要求終審法院推翻、更改或修改該判決[如只針對其部分提出上訴,加入以下字句:(以

前述部分為限)](並且[如要求特定的濟助,則必須述明]),或者予上訴人經終審法院裁定的其他濟助。 終審法院藉 年 月 日的命令給予向終審法院提出上訴的上訴許可 [或]終審法院於 年 月 日給予上訴許可。

日期: 年 月 日 [由上訴人或其代表律師簽署]

此項上訴通知由上訴人的代表律師 ................ 發出,其送達地址為 .........................
.............................................................................................................................................

或 此項上訴通知由上訴人親自發出,其在香港的送達地址為 ........................................ 註: 親自上訴的上訴人必須述明一個在香港的送達地址。 致: 答辯人

[填寫答辯人姓名及其代表律師(如有的話)姓名,以及送達地址]

並致:終審法院司法常務官 (1999年第13號法律公告)

表格D

撤回上訴或上訴許可申請的申請

(第11及17條規則)

香港特別行政區終審法院

年第 號民事/刑事上訴案

(源自 的上訴)

現通知,申請人/上訴人現向終審法院申請許可以撤回此項上訴(上訴許可申請)。 各方就此項上訴的訟費達成如下協議─ [或] 各方並無就訟費達成協議,申請人/上訴人將會反對/將不會反對判答辯人獲得訟費的命令。 又通知,除非答辯人在7日內通知司法常務官,表明反對給予上訴人撤回其上訴的許可,或意欲就此項申請所帶出的任何事宜陳詞,否則終審法院可在無聆訊的情況下作出命令。

日期: 年 月 日 [由申請人/上訴人或其代表 律師簽署]

致: 答辯人 [填寫答辯人姓名及其代表律師(如有的話)姓名,以及送達地址]

並致:終審法院司法常務官 (1999年第13號法律公告)

表格E

應訴書
(第20條規則)
香港特別行政區終審法院
年第 號民事/刑事上訴案
(源自 的上訴)

請代上述上訴的答辯人 在此項上訴呈交應訴書 本人/答辯人欲/不欲在日後獲送達關乎此項上訴的通知、申請及進一步文件。 代表答辯人的律師的姓名及地址: [如答辯人親自應訴,則填寫其在香港的送達地址]

日期: 年 月 日 [由申請人或其代表律師簽署] 致: 上訴人 [填寫上訴人姓名及其代表律師(如有的話)姓名,以及送達地址]

並致:終審法院司法常務官 (1999年第13號法律公告)

表格F
傳票(一般表格)
香港特別行政區終審法院

年第 號民事/刑事上訴案
(源自 的上訴)
各方須於 內庭席前出 事由─ 日上/下午 時到終審法院一名常任法官/上訴委員會在法庭/提出的申請的聆訊

[列明所尋求的命令]

日期: 年 月 日 [由上訴人/申請人/答辯人或其代表律師簽署]

本傳票由 代表律師 發出。代表律師地址為

致: 上訴人/申請人/答辯人 [填寫上訴人/申請人/答辯人及其代表律師(如有的話)姓名,以及(在上訴法庭紀錄中的)送達地址]

並致:終審法院司法常務官

估計需時: (1999年第13號法律公告)

表格G
動議通知
香港特別行政區終審法院
年第 號民事/刑事上訴案
(源自 的上訴)

現通知,終審法院/上訴委員會/終審法院一名常任法官將於 年 月 日上/下午 時,或於上訴人/答辯人的代表大律師可陳詞的稍後時間,聆訊該大律師提出的作出以下命令以下動議:

日期: 年 月 日 [由上訴人/答辯人或其代表律師簽署] 本動議通知由 代表律師 發出。代表律師地址為 致: 上訴人/答辯人 [填寫上訴人/答辯人及其代表律師(如有的話)姓名,以及送達地址] 並致:終審法院司法常務官

估計需時:

(1999年第13號法律公告)

[第27、30、31及33條]

第I部─案卷

  1. 1. 文案的案卷須以質量令司法常務官感到滿意的活頁紙或D形環文件夾釘好或裝好,或以令司法常務官感到滿意的方式釘好或裝好。
  2. 2. 案由述要須以活頁塑料夾裝釘,封面及封底須為白色的薄紙板或纖維板物質,或類似厚度及彈性的塑膠物料,或以令司法常務官感到滿意的其他方式或其他物料裝釘。
    1. 3. 每一文案及案由述要的案卷的封面須印有上訴標題和編號,以及該案卷內容的扼要描述。
    2. 第II部─文案
    1. 4. 文案須分為甲、乙兩部。
    2. 甲部
  3. 5. 甲部包括的文件須在切實可行的範圍內盡量包括在1冊案卷內。
  4. 6. 文件須按日期先後排列,並順序標註頁碼。
  5. 7. 文件須適當地加上索引,而索引須放置於案卷的開首處。
    1. 8. 凡採用多於一冊案卷,頁碼須連續,而一份齊全的案卷內容索引須包括在每一冊內。
    2. 乙部
  6. 9. 乙部包括的文件須在切實可行的範圍內盡量包括在1冊案卷內。
  7. 10. 文件須適當地加上索引,而索引須放置於案卷的開首處。
  8. 11. 凡採用多於一冊案卷,一份齊全的案卷內容索引須包括在每一冊內。
  9. 12. 乙部所包括的任何文件如不能閱讀,則必須以可閱讀形式謄寫,而經謄寫的版本須放置於緊接該不能閱讀的文本之前。
  10. 13. 乙部如包含該宗上訴所源自的較下級法院的文件的文本,則頁碼必須保持與在較下級法院時標註的相同。
  11. 14. 凡有文件或版頁從較下級法院的文件冊中摒除,該等版頁不應重新編號。然而,有版頁被摒除的事實須在索引中以令司法常務官感到滿意的方式顯示。
  12. 15. 凡司法常務官根據第38條指示某份文件須於文案送交存檔後包括在文案內,他亦須就以何種方式包括而發出指示。

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