# The Magistrates' Courts Rules 1981, Rule 78: Preparation and submission of final case

Extent: E+W

(1) Within 21 days after the latest day on which representations may be made under rule 77, the justices whose decision is questioned shall make such adjustments, if any, to the draft case prepared for the purposes of that rule as they think fit, after considering any such representations, and shall state and sign the case.
(2) A case may be stated on behalf of the justices whose decision is questioned by any 2 or more of them and may, if the justices so direct, be signed on their behalf by a justices’ legal adviser.
(3) Forthwith after the case has been stated and signed the designated officer for the court shall send it to the applicant or his solicitor, together with any statement required by rule 79.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1981/552/rule/78 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/magistrates-courts-rules-1981/rule-78
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