Appeal on question of law against determination under regulation 96 and any other decision of Election Judge which finally disposes of election petition

(1) An appeal to the Court of Appeal shall lie on any question of law, but not otherwise, against– (a) the determination of an Election judge under regulation 96; or (b) any other decision of an Election judge which has the effect of finally disposing of an election (2) Any such appeal may be preferred, either by the petitioner or by the respondent in the election petition, before the expiry of a period of one month next succeeding the date of the determination or decision against which the appeal is preferred. (3) Notice of the filing of a petition of appeal, accompanied by a copy of the petition, shall, within ten days of the filing thereof, be served by the appellant on the other party or each of the other parties to the election petition and on the Attorney General. Such service on a party may be effected in any manner prescribed for the service of the notice and copy of an election petition. (4) Every appeal under this regulation shall, as far as practicable be given priority over other business of that court. The Court may give all such directions as it may consider necessary in relation to the hearing and disposal of each appeal. (5) The Attorney General shall be entitled to appear or be represented in any appeal under this regulation. Belize City Council 67