Appellate Practice
Jul. 24, 2009
An Appeal Battle
If lawyers can write bestselling novels and win reality television shows, surely they can file a notice of appeal on time.
Sixty days is a long time. In 60 days, one could sail the world, hike the Pacific Crest Trail or write that novel. When, for example, did any lawyer have a 60 day vacation? But lawyers do have 60 days to file a notice of appeal. Why do so many attorneys blow the deadline?
In California's state courts, initiating an appeal requires a final judgment or an appealable order. An order is appealable if either a statute expressly says so or it carries the same effect as a final judgment....
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