The record on appeal is an indispensable part of any California Court of Appeal writ or appeal. Appellate attorneys strive to present an accurate and complete record for the court’s consideration. But what happens if
In appellate practice, it is sometimes necessary to petition the court for rehearing. These petitions have limited use and must be carefully employed to achieve their desired purposes. But understanding the bases for a rehearing
A dissatisfied party does not have an automatic right to California Supreme Court review of a civil appeal. Specific rules address the types of cases the Court will accept. If you did not receive the
Supersedeas is a Latin term meaning “you shall desist.” Appropriately, a writ of supersedeas is a request for a court to stay enforcement of a judgment pending appeal. There are detailed guidelines for petitioning the
Writs occupy a unique position within the world of California appellate procedure. They are directives from the Court of Appeal to a trial court to either do or cease doing something. Whereas appeals are heard
The ability to recover appellate costs offers important leverage between parties. However, courts do not automatically award these costs. Knowing exactly how to recover them takes the expertise of an experienced California appellate law attorney.
In appellate practice, it is sometimes necessary to petition the court for rehearing. These petitions have limited use and must be carefully employed to achieve their desired purposes. But understanding the bases for a rehearing
A dissatisfied party does not have an automatic right to California Supreme Court review of a civil appeal. Specific rules address the types of cases the Court will accept. If you did not receive the
While appeals can serve a number of interests in justice, they cannot accomplish everything a party may desire. Both state and federal appellate rules limit when and how appeals may be used. If your trial
Appeals cost money, a fact which can at first make a party hesitant to pursue one. However, appellants can potentially recover certain costs related to their appeals in state and federal court. The ability to
If you spend time reviewing California Court of Appeal decisions, you’ll notice that some are published in official reporters, whereas others are unpublished. This important distinction may be missed because both published and unpublished opinions
Finality is a word that means something different to each party in an appellate case. It can mean permanent relief for the prevailing party or the start of the next phase for the losing party.
