# Benefices (Institution Appeals) Rules 1988, Article 5: Notice of appeal


(1) A patron or presentee shall commence an appeal under section 3 of the Act by serving on the bishop a notice of appeal in Form 3 of the Appendix within one month after the date of service on him of the statement of refusal.
(2) On serving a notice of appeal on the bishop in accordance with paragraph (1) of this rule, the patron or presentee shall forthwith lodge with the registrar copies of the statement of refusal and the notice of appeal.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1988/1996/article/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/benefices-institution-appeals-rules-1988/article-5
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