No. 51  Court of Appeal - Military - Notice of Abandonment

What this form is for

• • Use when you want to abandon a military appeal in the Court of Appeal.
• • Do not use for civilian court appeals – a different notice applies.
• • If the appeal has already been decided, use a different form to request a review.
• • Use this form instead of a letter to the court; the formal notice is required.
• • When representing a client, ensure you have authority to file the abandonment.

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

File the notice before any scheduled hearing or judgment date; otherwise the court may proceed as if the appeal is still active.

Before you submit

• • Correct case number entered
• • All required fields completed
• • Signature present and dated
• • Witness signature (if required)
• • Supporting documents attached
• • Form printed clearly (no smudges)
• • Copy retained for records
• • Addressed to the Court of Appeal Registry
• • Postage paid or electronic submission confirmed

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain Form No. 51 from the Courts Service website or registry.
2. 2Complete the form with accurate details.
3. 3Sign and have the declaration witnessed if needed.
4. 4Attach a copy of the original appeal (optional but helpful).
5. 5Send the form to the Court of Appeal Registry by post or deliver in person.
6. 6Obtain a receipt or acknowledgment of filing.
7. 7Keep a dated copy for your files.

Known limitations

• • Only applicable to military appeals in the Court of Appeal.
• • Electronic filing may not be available for all users.
• • Witness requirement may vary; not all courts enforce it.
• • Form does not cover partial abandonment – a different form is needed.