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Substantiv

partial

leapfrog appeal

noun

Comparative law notes

Germany

The German term refers to leapfrogging any of the relevant intermediate appeals court in a given jurisdiction or judicial branch, and is therefore broader than this UK process.

Definitions of leapfrog appeal

English

(UK) an appeal that goes directly to the Supreme Court, bypassing the Court of Appeal

If the Supreme Court refuses permission for a leapfrog appeal the appellant should retain the right to seek permission to appeal to the Court of Appeal.