703Hearing of appeals

### 703 Hearing of appeals > > (1)  Unless the Act conferring a right of appeal otherwise provides or the appeal is from a tribunal sitting in public, an appeal is to be heard by a judge in chambers. > > > (2)  Unless the Act conferring a right of appeal requires that it be heard by a judge sitting in chambers, a judge hearing an appeal from a tribunal sitting in private may adjourn the appeal into Court. > > > (3)  An appeal from a tribunal sitting in public is to be heard by a judge sitting in Court. > > > (4)  The Court or a judge may refer an appeal, or any point or question arising in an appeal, for determination by the Full Court. > > > (5)  If an appeal, point or question is or has been referred under [subrule (4)](#GS703@Gs4@EN) , the Court or the judge may make any order and give any direction as may be necessary or convenient.