The Judicial Committee (Devolution Issues) Rules Order 1999

Withdrawal of petitions and appeals

5.51—(1) Subject to the provisions of this rule—

(a) a petition for special leave to appeal; or

(b) an appeal;

may be withdrawn by giving notice in writing to the Registrar, copied to the respondent.

(2) Where the parties are agreed as to the terms on which the petition or appeal is to be withdrawn—

(a) the notice to the Registrar should briefly indicate the terms of the agreement; and

(b) the respondent shall confirm his agreement to the Registrar in writing.

(3) Subject to paragraph (4) below and to any agreement between the parties, the petitioner or appellant shall be liable to pay the respondent’s costs on the standard basis.

(4) Any party who wishes to oppose the withdrawal of the appeal or petition, or who seeks terms for the withdrawal other than those provided for in this rule, may lodge a petition seeking some other order.