Rule 27.8 Appeal court’s powersI1

England

(1)

In relation to an appeal, the appeal court has all the powers of the lower court.

(2)

The appeal court also has power to—

(a)

affirm, set aside or vary any judgment, order or decree of the lower court,

(b)

refer any issue for determination by the lower court,

(c)

order a new hearing;

(d)

make an order for costs.

(3)

The appeal court may exercise its powers in relation to the whole or part of a judgment, order or decree of the lower court.

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