To whom is an interlocutory order of an associate judge appealed?

An interlocutory order made by an associate judge can be appealed to a single judge of the Superior Court of Justice without the need for leave. This process is established to streamline appeals regarding interlocutory decisions, which are temporary rulings made during the course of litigation. The rationale for allowing a direct appeal to a single judge is to ensure that parties can quickly challenge interim orders that could significantly impact their ongoing cases, rather than being required to undergo the more formal and potentially lengthy process associated with appealing to the Court of Appeal or the Divisional Court.

In this context, the other options present alternative appeal processes that are not applicable to interlocutory orders made by associate judges. For instance, appealing to a panel of judges in the Court of Appeal or to the Divisional Court typically involves matters of final orders or more significant legal issues, often requiring leave to appeal. Additionally, an appeal to the Attorney General does not fit within the established framework for judicial appeals in civil procedure. Hence, the direct route to a single judge in the Superior Court facilitates a more efficient resolution of disputes that arise from these interlocutory orders.