Court of Appeal in Chancery

In 1813, a Vice Chancellor was appointed. In 1841, two more Vice Chancellors were appointed. In 1851, two Lord Justices of Appeal in Chancery were appointed. By the early 19th century, the Lord Chancellor had ceased to hear petitions at first instance. In 1851, the Court of Appeal in Chancery was created to hear appeals from decisions of Vice Chancellors and the Master of the Rolls. This court consisted of the Lord Chancellor and two Lord Justices of Appeal. There was a further appeal to the House of Lords.