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N161 Form Appeal Process
After a Possession Hearing
If a repossession hearing has gone against you, it does not automatically mean that an appeal will be appropriate.
An appeal needs to be based on grounds for challenging the court’s decision, rather than simply disagreeing with the outcome.
HMS can review what happened at the hearing, consider the circumstances of the decision and help you understand whether an N161 appeal may be appropriate.

Filling Out the N161 Form
The N161 form needs to clearly identify the decision you are appealing and set out the grounds on which you are asking the appeal court to consider the case.
You will need to provide details including the parties involved, the claim or case number and information about the decision being appealed.
The grounds of appeal should be set out clearly and accurately. HMS can help review the circumstances of the case and assist with preparing the N161 form where an appeal may be appropriate.
Results of the Appeal
If an appeal is successful, the court may change the original decision or order a new hearing.
The outcome will depend on the grounds of appeal and the circumstances of the original decision.
HMS can help you prepare the N161 form and present the grounds of appeal clearly where an appeal is appropriate.
Grounds for Appeal
An appeal is not simply another opportunity to ask the court to reconsider a decision because you disagree with the outcome.
There need to be grounds for challenging the decision made at the original hearing. This may involve considering how the judge reached the decision and the arguments or evidence that were before the court.
HMS can review what happened at the original hearing and help you understand whether there may be grounds for an appeal before an N161 form is prepared.
More Help With the N244 Process
For more information about appeals, possession orders and related court applications, see the relevant pages below.
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