# The Hong Kong (Appeal to Privy Council) (Amendment) Order 1980, Note: Explanatory note


The Rules regulating appeals from Hong Kong to the Privy Council confer a right of appeal from any final judgment where the matter in dispute or claim amounts to $50,000 or upwards. This Order increases that amount to $200,000. It also increases the maximum security that may be required from an appellant for the due prosecution of an appeal and for any costs awarded against him, from $30,000 to $100,000.
The Rules also specify a time limit of 14 days within which notice of appeal shall be given. This Order gives the Court the power to extend this period.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1980/1078/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/hong-kong-appeal-to-privy-council-amendment-order-1980/note
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