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The court does not hear evidence Supreme Court of Canada considers several factors in determining whether to grant leave to appeal a BC Court of Appeal decision about a family law matter:* Does the case involve a question of public importance?* Does the case raise new or have a formal hearing on leave applications, and only rarely important issues reasons explaining why it granted ?* Does the case conflict with previous decisions of the Supreme Court of Canada or denied leave other appellate courts in a particular case. In family law cases, leave is denied much more often than it's allowed. other provinces?
The Supreme Court of Canada also considers whether the case is within its jurisdiction and whether hearing the appeal would be of value to the parties involved and to the legal system as a whole. If the Supreme Court of Canada grants leave to appeal, it means they have agreed to hear the case and will review the decision of the BC Court of Appeal. The Court will then consider the arguments presented by both parties and make a final decision on the matter. This decision becomes binding and sets a precedent for future cases. However, if the Supreme Court denies leave to appeal, it means they have decided not to hear the case. This could be for a variety of reasons, including a determination that the case does not raise a significant legal issue or that it is not in the public interest to consider the appeal. Again, the Supreme Court of Canada's decision to grant or deny leave to appeal is discretionary. Even if a case meets the criteria for leave, the Court may still choose not to hear it. This means that not all family law decisions of the BC Court of Appeal will be reviewed by the Supreme Court of Canada, and the decision of the BC Court of Appeal may be the final decision in the case. ==How Supreme Court of Canada leave applications work==When considering applications for leave, the Supreme Court of Canada does not hear evidence and does not hold a formal hearing. Only rarely will the highest court in Canada issue reasons explaining why it granted or denied leave in a particular case. In family law cases, leave is denied much more often than it's allowed. In general, the court is more likely to grant leave where a case raises an issue that should be decided for the benefit of everyonein the country, not just the couple involved in the Court of Appeal decision.
Appeals to the Supreme Court of Canada are far more complicated than appeals to the Court of Appeal, not least because of the requirement of applying for permission to bring the appeal. As a result, it is critical that you hire a lawyer to bring an appeal to that court, and this wikibook won't say much more about the matter than that. ''Hire a lawyer.''
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