Appeal Grounds Identifier
Appeal Grounds Analyser
Work out which appeal grounds are actually available, and which are not, before you spend time drafting.
Describe the decision, the court and the outcome. The analyser groups potential grounds by type, typically error of law, error of fact, procedural unfairness and sentencing error, and identifies the statutory or common law route that would carry each one.
Whether a ground is reasonably arguable turns on the record, the applicable appeal provision, and any time limit. Those need to be checked against the primary materials for the specific matter.
How to use it
- 1Describe the decision and the outcome you want to challenge.
- 2Review the suggested grounds grouped by type.
- 3Check each against the relevant appeal provision and time limit.
What it does not do
- Does not read the transcript or the reasons in full.
- Does not assess prospects or certify that a ground is arguable.
- Does not calculate or monitor appeal filing deadlines.
Output is AI-generated. Check every case, section and quotation against the primary source before you rely on it or file it.
Common questions
- What is the difference between an error of law and an error of fact?
- An error of law concerns the wrong legal test, misconstruction of a statute or a failure to apply the correct principle. An error of fact concerns findings not supported by the evidence. Appeals face different thresholds depending on which is alleged and the appeal provision.
- Will this tell me if my appeal will succeed?
- No. It lists grounds worth investigating. Prospects depend on the full record, the standard of appellate review and the composition of the court.
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