The present updated annotation of the Rules of the Court of Appeal 1994 (“RCA 1994”) provides enhanced commentaries and the citation of current court judgments. This comprehensive rule-by-rule commentary on the RCA 1994 is structured with clear headings and essential topics to ease navigation and provide a deeper understanding of both the RCA 1994 and the Court of Appeal’s powers. The clear analysis of key phrases and concepts of each rule facilitates a good appreciation of the application of each rule.

This publication, used together with The Annotated Rules of the Federal Court 1995, supports a confident and successful practice in Malaysia’s appellate courts.

Key Features

• Clear and concise rule-by-rule commentary on the Rules.
• The commentary is supported by a wide range of updated case law citations.
• In-depth annotations of each rule to provide clarity and context, ensuring readers grasp the full scope and application of the law.
• All defined terms are identified with direct cross-references to the provision where each definition is found.
• Incorporates key updated annotations to rule 8, with further elaboration on the difference between appeal and cross-appeal.
• Expanded discussion on rule 18(7).
• Detailed discussion on application for leave to appeal.
• Supplemented by detailed index for easy access to the annotations.